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But neither of them could pay anything; so he freely forgave them both. Tell me, then, which of them will love him most?"
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"I suppose," replied Simon, "the one to whom he forgave most." "You have judged rightly," Jesus rejoined.
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Then turning towards the woman He said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house: you gave me no water for my feet; but she has made my feet wet with her tears, and then wiped the tears away with her hair.
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No kiss did you give me; but she from the moment I came in has not left off tenderly kissing my feet.
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No oil did you pour even on my head; but she has poured perfume upon my feet.
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This is the reason why I tell you that her sins, her many sins, are forgiven--because she has loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little."
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And He said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."
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Then the other guests began to say to themselves, "Who can this man be who even forgives sins?"
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But He said to the woman, "Your faith has cured you: go, and be at peace."