Luke 7:40 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And Jesus answering said... — The answer was, as the context shows, to the unspoken thoughts of the Pharisee.

Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. — The name of the Pharisee is thus given to us, but it was too common to suggest any identification. It is a somewhat singular coincidence that the two anointings should have happened (comp. Matthew 26:6) each of them in the house of a Simon, but it cannot be looked on as more than accidental.

Master, say on. — The term used is ‘one which implied recognition of our Lord’s character as a teacher or Rabbi.

Luke 7:40

40 And Jesus answering said unto him,Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.