The Two Debtors is based on Luke 7: 41-43
“Two people owed money to the same friend. One owed £50,000; the other owed £5,000. But neither of them could pay their friend the money they owed. Cost-of living crises, unexpected emergencies – there was always too much month at the end of the money.
So what did their friend do? He told them not to worry about the money. He let them both off their debts.”
Then Jesus turned to Simon. “So, Simon, which of those two would’ve loved their friend more?”
Simon answered, “Uh… I suppose the one who owed £50,000. They got forgiven more.”
And Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right.”
Commentary on The Two Debtors
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