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Luke 7:50

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 7:50 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
Luke 7:50 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
47Wherefore 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.
48And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
49And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins?
50And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said to the woman, etc.] Notwithstanding the Pharisee's censure, both of him and her: thy faith hath saved thee; meaning either the object of her faith, himself, who was the author of eternal salvation to her; or that she, through faith in him, had received the blessings of salvation, pardon, righteousness, and life from him, and the joys and comfort of it; and had both a right unto, and a meetness for eternal glory and happiness: go in peace; of conscience, and serenity of mind; let nothing disturb thee; not the remembrance of past sins, which are all forgiven, nor the suggestions of Satan, who may, at one time or another, present them to view; nor the troubles and afflictions of…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace - See the notes at Mark 5:34. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 7". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-7.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thy faith hath saved thee - Not thy love. Love is salvation. Next: Luke Chapter 8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Thy: Luk 8:18, Luk 8:42, Luk 8:48, Luk 18:42; Hab 2:4; Mat 9:22; Mar 5:34, Mar 10:52; Eph 2:8-10; Jam 2:14-26 go: Ecc 9:7; Rom 5:1, Rom 5:2 Next: Luke Chapter 8”
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