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Simon answered, "I suppose the one who was forgiven the most."
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Then turning to the woman, but speaking to Simon, he said, "Do you see this woman? I came to your home; you provided no water for my feet, but she rained tears on my feet and dried them with her hair.
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You gave me no greeting, but from the time I arrived she hasn't quit kissing my feet.
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You provided nothing for freshening up, but she has soothed my feet with perfume.
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Impressive, isn't it? She was forgiven many, many sins, and so she is very, very grateful. If the forgiveness is minimal, the gratitude is minimal."
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Then he spoke to her: "I forgive your sins."
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That set the dinner guests talking behind his back: "Who does he think he is, forgiving sins!"
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He ignored them and said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace."