I entered into thy house; by invitation.

Water for my feet; to provide water for washing the feet, was one of the rites of hospitality; to kiss an invited guest was another; and to anoint or rub the hair with olive oil, which imparted smoothness and fragrance, was another. But for some reason, Simon had omitted these. Yet this woman, whom he thought to be such a sinner that her presence must be polluting, had kissed his feet, washed them with tears, and anointed them with very precious ointment. If she had been as great a sinner as Simon supposed, yet her conduct showed that she was penitent, that her love was great, and she was accepted.

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