--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Sins and Love A Pharisee named Simon…" description: "\"“Sins and Love A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to supper. There, a woman came with a beautiful little jar of perfume. She was weeping at Jesus’ fe..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/64d/daniel-partner-20219_another-man_sins-and-love-a-pharisee-named-simon-inv_1955351.jpg" --- # Sins and Love A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to… ![“Sins and Love A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to supper. There, a woman came with a beautiful little jar of perfume. She was weeping at Jesus’ feet. This was a well-known, sinful woman who lived in town. Jesus’ feet were bathed in her tears. Then the woman dried them with her hair. As this…” quote by Daniel Partner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/64d/daniel-partner-20219_another-man_sins-and-love-a-pharisee-named-simon-inv_1955351.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/64d/daniel-partner-20219_another-man_sins-and-love-a-pharisee-named-simon-inv_1955351.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/64d/daniel-partner-20219_another-man_sins-and-love-a-pharisee-named-simon-inv_1955351.jpg) > ““Sins and Love A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to supper. There, a woman came with a beautiful little jar of perfume. She was weeping at Jesus’ feet. This was a well-known, sinful woman who lived in town. Jesus’ feet were bathed in her tears. Then the woman dried them with her hair. As this sinful woman kissed Jesus’ feet, she anointed them with perfume. “I don’t think this man’s a prophet,” Simon said to himself. “If he were, he’d know who’s touching him. She’s a sinner.” Jesus spoke up. “Simon, I want to tell you a story.” “Two people owed another man money. The first owed 500 dollars. The other owed 50 dollars. Neither of them could pay. So he told them both they didn’t need to pay him back. Which one loved him more?” Simon the Pharisee answered, “I suppose the one who owed the most money.” Jesus said to him, “You’re right. I came to your house. Did you give me water to wash my feet? No. Do you see this woman, Simon? She bathed my feet in tears and wiped them with her hair. You didn’t greet me with a kiss. But since I came she hasn’t stopped kissing my feet. You didn’t anoint my head with oil. But she has anointed my feet. I tell you, her many sins are forgiven. But the one who’s done little to forgive, loves little.” Jesus said to the woman, “Your sins are forgiven.” The people around the table murmured. “Who’s this who forgives sins?” And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”” [Daniel Partner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/daniel-partner/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Jesus illustrates that love and forgiveness are demonstrated by sincere, humble acts rather than outward status or wealth. **In simple terms:** Love shown through humble service outweighs wealth. Key Takeaway Show humility and love to be forgiven. Themes forgiveness humility love judgment faith Mood compassion reflective Type spiritual teaching When to use this quote - church gatherings - personal repentance - conflict resolution - teaching forgiveness Key Concepts grace repentance compassion Questions to Reflect On - How do we balance personal humility with addressing larger injustices? - What does true love look like in everyday actions? 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