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but as they had nothing to pay, he forgave both of them [their debt]: [say,] which of them therefore will love him most?
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And Simon answering said, I suppose he to whom he forgave the most. And he said to him, Thou hast rightly judged.
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And turning to the woman he said to Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house; thou gavest me not water on my feet, but *she* has washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with her hair.
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Thou gavest me not a kiss, but *she* from the time I came in has not ceased kissing my feet.
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My head with oil thou didst not anoint, but *she* has anointed my feet with myrrh.
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For which cause I say to thee, Her many sins are forgiven; for she loved much; but he to whom little is forgiven loves little.
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And he said to her, Thy sins are forgiven.
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And they that were with [them] at table began to say within themselves, Who is this who forgives also sins?
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And he said to the woman, Thy faith has saved thee; go in peace.