Luke, 7

1. Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

1. When Jesus had finished teaching in this way to the people, he went to Capernaum.

2. And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

2. There was a captain whose servant was very sick and near to death, a man very dear to him.

3. And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

3. So when he heard about Jesus, he sent some elders of the Jews to persuade him to come and save his servant's life.

4. And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

4. The elders came to Jesus and begged him earnestly, saying,

5. For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

5. "He deserves this of you, for he loves our people and even built a synagogue for us."

6. Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

6. Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the captain sent friends to give this message, "Sir, do not trouble yourself for I am not worthy to welcome you under my roof.

7. Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

7. You see I didn't approach you myself. Just give the order and my servant will be healed.

8. For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth [it].

8. For I myself, a junior officer, give orders to my soldiers and I say to this one: 'Go,' and he goes; and to the other: 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant: 'Do this,' and he does it."

9. When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

9. On hearing these words, Jesus was filled with admiration. He turned and said to the people with him, "I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith."

10. And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

10. The people sent by the captain went back to his house; there they found that the servant was well.

11. And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.

11. A little later Jesus went to a town called Naim and many of his disciples went with him - a great number of people.

12. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

12. As he reached the gate of the town, a dead man was being carried out. He was the only son of his mother and she was a widow; there followed a large crowd of townspeople.

13. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

13. On seeing her, the Lord had pity on her and said, "Don't cry."

14. And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare [him] stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

14. Then he came up and touched the stretcher and the men who carried it stopped. Jesus then said, "Young man, awake, I tell you."

15. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

15. And the dead man got up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother.

16. And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

16. A holy fear came over them all and they praised God saying, "A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people."

17. And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

17. This news spread out in the Jewish country and the surrounding places.

18. And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

18. The disciples of John gave him all this news. So he called two of them and

19. And John calling [unto him] two of his disciples sent [them] to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

19. sent them to the Lord with this message, "Are you the one we are expecting, or should we wait for another?"

20. When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

20. These men came to Jesus and said, "John the Baptist sent us to ask you: Are you the one we are to expect, or should we wait for another?"

21. And in that same hour he cured many of [their] infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many [that were] blind he gave sight.

21. At that time Jesus healed many people of their sicknesses or diseases; he freed them from evil spirits and he gave sight to the blind.

22. Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

22. Then he answered the messengers, "Go back and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind see again, the lame walk, lepers are made clean, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the poor are given good news. Now, listen:

23. And blessed is [he], whosoever shall not be offended in me.

23. Fortunate are those who encounter me, but not for their downfall."

24. And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

24. When John's messengers had gone, Jesus began speaking to the people about John. And he said, "What did you want to see when you went to the desert? A tall reed blowing in the wind?

25. But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

25. What was there to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? But people who wear fine clothes and enjoy delicate food are found in palaces.

26. But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

26. What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

27. This is [he], of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

27. For John is the one foretold in Scripture in these words: I am sending my messenger ahead of you to prepare your ways.

28. For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

28. No one may be found greater than John among those born of women but, I tell you, the least in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.

29. And all the people that heard [him], and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

29. All the people listening to him, even the tax collectors, had acknowledged the will of God in receiving the baptism of John,

30. But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

30. whereas the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law, in not letting themselves be baptized by him, ignored the will of God.

31. And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

31. What comparison can I use for this people? What are they like?

32. They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

32. They are like children sitting in the marketplace, about whom their companions complain: 'We piped you a tune and you wouldn't dance; we sang funeral songs and you wouldn't cry.'

33. For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.

33. Remember John: he didn't eat bread or drink wine, and you said: 'He has an evil spirit.'

34. The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

34. Next came the Son of Man, eating and drinking, and you say: 'Look, a glutton for food and wine, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'

35. But wisdom is justified of all her children.

35. But the children of Wisdom always recognize her work."

36. And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.

36. One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to share his meal, so he went to the Pharisee's home and as usual reclined on the sofa to eat.

37. And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that [Jesus] sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

37. And it happened that a woman of this town, who was known as a sinner, heard that he was in the Pharisee's house. She brought a precious jar of perfume

38. And stood at his feet behind [him] weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe [them] with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed [them] with the ointment.

38. and stood behind him at his feet, weeping. She wet his feet with tears, she dried them with her hair and kissed his feet and poured the perfume on them.

39. Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw [it], he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman [this is] that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

39. The Pharisee who had invited Jesus was watching and thought, "If this man were a prophet, he would know what sort of person is touching him; isn't this woman a sinner?"

40. And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

40. Then Jesus spoke to the Pharisee and said, "Simon, I have something to ask you." He answered, "Speak, master." And Jesus said,

41. There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

41. "Two people were in debt to the same creditor. One owed him five hundred silver coins, and the other fifty.

42. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

42. As they were unable to pay him back, he graciously canceled the debts of both. Now, which of them will love him more?"

43. Simon answered and said, I suppose that [he], to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

43. Simon answered, "The one, I suppose, who was forgiven more." And Jesus said, "You are right."

44. And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped [them] with the hairs of her head.

44. And turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman?

45. Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

45. You gave me no water for my feet when I entered your house, but she has washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. You didn't welcome me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing my feet since she came in.

46. My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.

46. You provided no oil for my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet.

47. Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, [the same] loveth little.

47. This is why, I tell you, her sins, her many sins, are forgiven, because of her great love. But the one who is forgiven little, has little love."

48. And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

48. Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins are forgiven."

49. And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

49. The others sitting with him at the table began to wonder, "Now this man claims to forgive sins!"

50. And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

50. But Jesus again spoke to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."