Parable · parable · Confidence: high · curated
The Two Debtors
Cited scripture
- Luke 7:41 — There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
- Luke 7:42 — And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
- Luke 7:43 — Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
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Historic voices touch this
3 passages from 3 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.
- Catechism of the Catholic Church · 1 passage
- Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew · 1 passage
- Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 1 passage