Luke 7:40 Meaning and Explanation
“And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus answers Simon's unspoken thoughts, asking leave to tell him something; Simon bids Him speak.
What Does Luke 7:40 Mean?
"Jesus answering said" — though Simon had spoken only within himself. The Lord addresses him by name, courteously, like a guest asking his host's permission: "Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee." Simon, still polite, replies, "Master, say on."
The answer itself proves what Simon doubted: Jesus has just read a heart. Yet there is no public shaming. He corrects His host with a story, gently, by invitation, naming him as a friend would. The moment models how the Lord deals with our hidden thoughts: He knows them perfectly and still speaks to us with courtesy, winning consent to teach rather than crushing us with exposure.
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What does Luke 7:40 mean?
Jesus answers Simon's unspoken thoughts, asking leave to tell him something; Simon bids Him speak.