7:43a
I suppose: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as I suppose introduces an answer that is cautious or hesitant. Some other ways to say this are:
I think
-or-
Probably
-or-
I concede that it would be
-or-
In my opinion
the one who was forgiven more: The Greek verb that the Berean Standard Bible translates with the passive form was forgiven is active. It may be more natural in your language to use an active expression. For example:
The one…to whom he forgave more (Revised Standard Version)
Jesus was saying that the man who would love the lender most was the one to whom the lender forgave the bigger amount of money. Because the lender did not make the borrower pay the huge amount that he owed, he would feel much gratitude and love for the lender. Another way to say this is:
the one for whom he canceled the larger debt (New Living Translation (2004))
In this context Jesus compared “canceling debt” (in 7:43) with “forgiving sin” (in 7:47). It may be helpful to use the same verb for both actions, if that is natural in your language. For example:
(7:43) the one who was forgiven more (Good News Translation)
(7:47) her many sins have been forgiven (Good News Translation)
If this is possible in your language, consider using that same word here and also in 7:42b, 7:47a, and 7:47c.
7:43b
You have judged correctly: Jesus was saying here that the Pharisee had given the right answer. Other ways to say this are:
You are right (Contemporary English Version)
-or-
Your answer is correct
Jesus said: In Greek the phrase that the Berean Standard Bible translates as Jesus said and puts at the end of the sentence comes at the beginning of the sentence. It is literally, “And he said to him.” Another way to translate this is:
Jesus said to Simon (New Century Version)
Place this phrase where it is natural in your language.
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