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Jesus replied to him, "Simon, I have something to say to you." "Teacher," he said, "say it."
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"A creditor had two debtors. One owed 500 denarii, and the other 50.
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Since they could not pay it back, he graciously forgave them both. So, which of them will love him more?"
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Simon answered, "I suppose the one he forgave more." "You have judged correctly," He told him.
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Turning to the woman, He said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she, with her tears, has washed My feet and wiped them with her hair.
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You gave Me no kiss, but she hasn't stopped kissing My feet since I came in.
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You didn't anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with fragrant oil.
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Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that's why she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little."
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Then He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."
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Those who were at the table with Him began to say among themselves, "Who is this man who even forgives sins?"
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And He said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace."