Pentecost Season · Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C
Luke 7:36–8:3 or Luke 7:36-50
The Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus
June 18, 2028

Overview & Insights
"Her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love." (Luke 7:47)
At a Pharisee's dinner, a woman known as a sinner weeps at Jesus' feet, washes them with her tears, and anoints them with ointment. Jesus tells a parable of two debtors to show that her extravagant love flows from how much she has been forgiven, then sends her away in peace.
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Commentary
Luke 7 Commentary: The Sick Healed, the Dead Raised Enduring Word · David Guzik
Guzik covers the anointing at Simon's house and Jesus' parable of the two debtors.
Luke 7:47 Commentaries BibleHub
Gathers classic commentators on the link between much forgiveness and great love.
Luke 7 - Gill's Exposition StudyLight
Gill's notes on the woman's actions and Simon the Pharisee's silent judgment.
Luke 7 Commentary Precept Austin
A verse-by-verse, cross-reference-heavy study of the anointing and its aftermath.
Commentary on Luke 7:36-8:3 Working Preacher
Notes how the women who follow Jesus in verses 8:1-3 are introduced in parallel to the Twelve.
Luke 7:36-8:3 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A preaching-focused reflection on the woman's extravagant love as the fruit of being forgiven.
Forgiveness, the Heart of the Christian Gospel Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Episcopal sermon for this same Sunday built directly on the woman's forgiveness and love.
Background & Word Study
Luke course Enter the Bible
An overview of Luke's Gospel that situates this scene within Jesus' Galilean ministry.
Luke BibleProject
Shows where the anointing sits within Luke's larger narrative design.
Luke 7:47 Interlinear BibleHub
Gives the Greek word for word behind Jesus' statement linking forgiveness and love.
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