Luke 7:39

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.

Cross-reference

Luke 7:37 Historical context

Luke 7:37 introduces the woman as a sinner, which is exactly what the Pharisee is thinking in this verse.

Luke 7:16 Contrast

In Luke 7:16, the crowd acclaims Jesus as a prophet — contrasting with the Pharisee's private doubt about Jesus' prophetic insight.

Luke 15:2 Parallel

Luke 15:2 has Pharisees grumbling that Jesus eats with sinners — the same objection behind the Pharisee's thoughts here.

Luke 18:9-11 shows a Pharisee's self-righteous prayer looking down on sinners, exactly the attitude of the Pharisee here.

Luke 15:28-30 depicts the older brother resenting grace for a sinner, mirroring the Pharisee's resentment here.

Luke 19:7 Parallel

In Luke 19:7, people mutter about Jesus being a guest of a sinner — mirroring the Pharisee's criticism here of Jesus allowing a sinful woman to touch him.

Luke 9:47 Parallel

In Luke 9:47, Jesus knows the disciples' thoughts — the same divine insight that here reveals the Pharisee's inner doubt.

Luke 5:30 Parallel

In Luke 5:30, Pharisees criticize Jesus for eating with sinners — the same issue of association with sinners that triggers the Pharisee's doubt here.

Luke 12:17 Parallel

In Luke 12:17, the rich man's internal monologue similarly reveals his selfish priorities — a parallel to the Pharisee's inner skepticism.

Luke 18:4 Parallel

In Luke 18:4, the unjust judge's internal monologue parallels the Pharisee's inner dialogue — both reveal character through private thoughts.

Luke 16:3 Parallel

In Luke 16:3, the dishonest manager's internal reasoning mirrors the Pharisee's private thoughts — both expose inner motives.

Mark 2:6 Parallel

In Mark 2:6, the scribes also think to themselves, questioning Jesus' authority — a close parallel to the Pharisee's internal doubt here.

Mark 2:7 Parallel

Mark 2:7 records the scribes' internal accusation of blasphemy — similarly, the Pharisee inwardly doubts Jesus' prophetic knowledge.

John 7:47-52 has Pharisees arguing no prophet comes from Galilee, echoing their skepticism about Jesus' prophetic identity seen here.

In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus says tax collectors and prostitutes enter the kingdom before the self-righteous — contrasting the Pharisee's disdain for the sinful woman.

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus declares He came to call sinners, not the righteous — directly opposing the Pharisee's judgment of the sinful woman.

Matthew 9:11 records Pharisees asking why Jesus eats with sinners — the same complaint implicit in this Pharisee's thoughts.

Isaiah 65:5 Parallel

Isaiah 65:5 condemns those who say 'I am too holy for you' — the self-righteous separation practiced by the Pharisee here.

Psalm 51:17 Contrast

Psalm 51:17 values a broken and contrite heart — contrasting the Pharisee's self-righteousness and highlighting the woman's repentance.

John 4:19 Contrast

In John 4:19, a woman recognizes Jesus as a prophet because he knew her life — contrasting the Pharisee's doubt here that Jesus knows the woman's sinfulness.

Mark 2:8 Parallel

In Mark 2:8, Jesus knows the thoughts of the scribes — demonstrating the divine knowledge that refutes the Pharisee's doubt here about Jesus knowing the woman.

Matthew 9:3 Parallel

Matthew 9:3 has scribes accusing Jesus of blasphemy — paralleling the Pharisee's doubt that Jesus is a prophet.

Matthew 3:9 Parallel

Matthew 3:9 warns against relying on Abraham as father — contrasting the Pharisee's pride in his religious status and judgment of the woman.

Jonah 4:1 Parallel

Jonah 4:1 shows Jonah angry at God's mercy to Nineveh — paralleling the Pharisee's displeasure at Jesus' acceptance of the sinful woman.

John 7:40 Contrast

John 7:40 affirms Jesus as the Prophet, directly contrasting the Pharisee's doubt here about Jesus' prophetic identity.

Proverbs 23:7 states that a person's inner thoughts define them — the Pharisee's silent judgment here reveals his true heart.

John 4:27 Parallel

In John 4:27, disciples are surprised Jesus talks to a woman — a similar social boundary-crossing as Jesus allowing a sinful woman to touch him here.

Mark 6:15 Contrast

In Mark 6:15, some identify Jesus as a prophet — contrasting the Pharisee's doubt here whether Jesus is a prophet.

In Matthew 21:46, the religious leaders fear the crowd because people hold Jesus as a prophet — contrasting the Pharisee's private doubt here about Jesus' prophetic identity.

John 9:24 Parallel

John 9:24 has Pharisees declaring Jesus a sinner, reflecting the same judgmental attitude seen here where the Pharisee questions Jesus' holiness.

Romans 3:9 Parallel

In Romans 3:9, Paul says all are under sin — exposing the Pharisee's self-righteous judgment of the woman as a sinner here.