Luke 7:44

Simon

See (James 2:14).

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).

His own works can never be to the believer his own ground of assurance, which must rest upon the work of Christ.

Compare (Matthew 7:22); (Matthew 7:23).

See "Assurance"; (Isaiah 32:17); (Jude 1:1).