Luke 7:35
New International Version
But wisdom is proved right by all her children.”

New Living Translation
But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it.”

English Standard Version
Yet wisdom is justified by all her children.”

Berean Standard Bible
But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

Berean Literal Bible
And wisdom was justified by all her children."

King James Bible
But wisdom is justified of all her children.

New King James Version
But wisdom is justified by all her children.”

New American Standard Bible
And yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

NASB 1995
“Yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

NASB 1977
“Yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

Amplified Bible
Yet wisdom is vindicated and shown to be right by all her children [by the lifestyle, moral character, and good deeds of her followers].”

Christian Standard Bible
Yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

American Standard Version
And wisdom is justified of all her children.

Contemporary English Version
Yet Wisdom is shown to be right by what its followers do.

English Revised Version
And wisdom is justified of all her children.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Yet, wisdom is proved right by all its results."

Good News Translation
God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by all who accept it."

International Standard Version
Wisdom is vindicated by all her children."

Majority Standard Bible
But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

NET Bible
But wisdom is vindicated by all her children."

New Heart English Bible
Wisdom is justified by all her children."

Webster's Bible Translation
But wisdom is justified by all her children.

Weymouth New Testament
But wisdom is justified by all who are truly wise."

World English Bible
Wisdom is justified by all her children.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the wisdom was justified from all her children.”

Berean Literal Bible
And wisdom was justified by all her children."

Young's Literal Translation
and the wisdom was justified from all her children.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And wisdom was justified of all her children.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And wisdom is justified by all her children.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But wisdom is justified by all her children.”

New American Bible
But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

New Revised Standard Version
Nevertheless, wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And yet wisdom is justified by all its works.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And wisdom is justified by all its works.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children.

Godbey New Testament
Truly wisdom is justified by her children.

Haweis New Testament
though wisdom hath been justified by her children.

Mace New Testament
"but wisdom is justified by all her different followers."

Weymouth New Testament
But wisdom is justified by all who are truly wise."

Worrell New Testament
And Wisdom was justified by all her children."

Worsley New Testament
But wisdom is justified by all her children.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Testifies about John
34The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ 35But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.” 36Then one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to eat with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.…

Cross References
Proverbs 8:1-36
Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice? / On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand. / Beside the gates to the city, at the entrances she cries out: ...

Matthew 11:19
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”

1 Corinthians 1:24
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Proverbs 9:1-6
Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars. / She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. / She has sent out her maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city. ...

James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Proverbs 1:20-33
Wisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square; / in the main concourse she cries aloud, at the city gates she makes her speech: / “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? ...

Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

1 Corinthians 2:6-7
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. / No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.

Proverbs 3:13-18
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...

Colossians 2:2-3
that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Proverbs 4:5-9
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. / Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. / Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. ...

Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Isaiah 55:8-9
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

Romans 11:33
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!

Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.


Treasury of Scripture

But wisdom is justified of all her children.

Luke 7:29
And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

Proverbs 8:32-36
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways…

Proverbs 17:16
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

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Luke 7
1. Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;
10. heals his servant, being absent;
11. raises from death the widow's son at Nain;
18. answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;
24. testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;
31. compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,
36. and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner,
44. he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.














But
The conjunction "but" serves as a pivotal transition, contrasting the preceding statements about the rejection of John the Baptist and Jesus by the Pharisees and experts in the law. It introduces a divine truth that stands in opposition to human misunderstanding. In Greek, "but" is often translated from "δέ" (de), which indicates a shift in thought, emphasizing the importance of what follows.

wisdom
The term "wisdom" in Greek is "σοφία" (sophia), which in biblical context often refers to divine wisdom, a gift from God that leads to righteous living and understanding of His will. In the Old Testament, wisdom is personified, especially in the book of Proverbs, as a guiding force that leads to life and prosperity. Here, wisdom is depicted as having a tangible outcome, seen in the lives and actions of those who embrace it.

is vindicated
The Greek word for "vindicated" is "δικαιόω" (dikaioō), meaning to be justified or proven right. This suggests that true wisdom, though it may be questioned or rejected by some, ultimately proves its worth and truth through its results. In a historical context, this reflects the idea that God's wisdom, as revealed through Jesus and His teachings, will be shown to be true and righteous despite opposition.

by all
The phrase "by all" indicates the comprehensive nature of wisdom's vindication. It is not limited to a select few but is evident to all who observe its outcomes. This universality underscores the idea that divine wisdom transcends human limitations and biases, offering a truth that is accessible and recognizable to everyone.

her children
"Her children" refers to the outcomes or results of wisdom. In Greek, "children" is "τέκνα" (tekna), which can also mean followers or disciples. This metaphorical use suggests that the actions and lives of those who embrace divine wisdom serve as evidence of its truth. Historically, this can be seen in the early Christian community, whose transformed lives bore witness to the wisdom of Christ's teachings. In a broader scriptural context, it aligns with the idea that true faith is demonstrated through works, as seen in James 2:18, where faith is shown by deeds.

Verse 35. - But wisdom is justified of all her children. One of those bright, wise sayings of the Son of Man which belong not to the society of Capernaum and Jerusalem, but which are the heritage of all ages. The words find their fulfilment in all those holy and humble men of heart - rich as well as poor - who rejoice in goodness and purity, in self-denying love and bright faith, whether it be preached or advocated by a Fenelon or a Wesley.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

wisdom
σοφία (sophia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4678: Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom.

is vindicated
ἐδικαιώθη (edikaiōthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1344: From dikaios; to render just or innocent.

by
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

all
πάντων (pantōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

her
αὐτῆς (autēs)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

children.”
τέκνων (teknōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.


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