*Verse by Verse Commentary from Adam Clark, Matthew Henry, Charles Spurgeon and John Gill.
*Luke 7:41–43
*Luke 7:41–43
L7:41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
A certain moneylender had two debtors: one owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.A certain creditor - It is plain that in this parable our Lord means, by the creditor, God.
L7:42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
When they had no means of repaying [the debts], he freely forgave them both. So which of them will love him more?
Which of them will love him most? - Q: Which is under the greater obligation and should love him most?
L7:42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
When they had no means of repaying [the debts], he freely forgave them both. So which of them will love him more?
Which of them will love him most? - Q: Which is under the greater obligation and should love him most?
The debtor that has found his creditors merciful ought to be very grateful to them; and, if he cannot otherwise recompense them, ought to love them.
L7:43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And He said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
Simon answered, The one, I take it, for whom he forgave more. Jesus said to him, You have decided correctly.
I suppose, that he to whom he forgave most - it was his opinion, and to him a plain case, that he that owed the largest debt, and that being forgiven him fully, and freely, as he was under the greatest obligation, so as he ought, he would show the greatest love and affection to his kind and gracious creditor:L7:43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And He said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
Simon answered, The one, I take it, for whom he forgave more. Jesus said to him, You have decided correctly.
and He said unto him - thou hast rightly judged - this is a right and true judgment of the case; it is obvious and clear at first sight, and which every one must agree to.
--But the atonement for a lost world was to be full, abundant, and complete.
--Christ's offering was exceedingly abundant to reach every soul that God had created.
--It could not be restricted so as not to exceed the number who would accept the great Gift.
All men are not saved;
yet the plan of redemption is not a waste
because it does not accomplish all
that its liberality has provided for.
There must be enough and to spare.
Christ's Object Lessons/Desire of Ages (White)