See James 2:14-26. When Jesus would justify the woman in the eyes of Simon, He points to her works, for only through her works could Simon see the proof of her faith; but when He would send the woman away in peace, He points to her faith, not her works. See ; Titus 2:14; Titus 3:4-8. His own works can never be to the believer his own ground of assurance, which must rest upon the work of Christ (cf. Matthew 7:22; Matthew 7:23). See "Assurance" ; Isaiah 32:17; Jude 1:1.
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Bibliographical Information Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Luke 7". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/luke-7.html. 1917.
Verse 24
were departed
Having gently removed His servant's doubt, the Lord bears witness to him before others: He knows when to reprove, and where, and when, to praise.
Verse 34
sinners Sin.
(See Scofield " :-")
Verse 37
sinner
i.e. in the sense of unchaste.
Verse 44
Simon
See James 2:14-26. When Jesus would justify the woman in the eyes of Simon, He points to her works, for only through her works could Simon see the proof of her faith; but when He would send the woman away in peace, He points to her faith, not her works. See ; Titus 2:14; Titus 3:4-8. His own works can never be to the believer his own ground of assurance, which must rest upon the work of Christ (cf. Matthew 7:22; Matthew 7:23). See "Assurance" ; Isaiah 32:17; Jude 1:1.