‏ Luke 7:47

 Are forgiven ( αφεωντα ). Doric perfect passive form. See Lu 5:21, 23.

 For she loved much ( οτ ηγαπησεν πολυ ). Illustration or proof, not reason for the forgiveness. Her sins had been already forgiven and remained forgiven.

 But to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little ( Hω δε ολιγον αφιετα ολιγον αγαπα ). This explanation proves that the meaning of  οτ preceding is proof, not cause.

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