36 One of the Pharisees invited Jesus to come and eat with him. Jesus went to the Pharisee’s house and sat down to eat the meal. 37 A woman who was a sinner7:37. Usually understood to mean that she was living an immoral life. in that town found out that Jesus was eating in the Pharisee’s house. She went there, carrying an alabaster jar of perfume. 38 She kneeled beside Jesus and with her tears wet his feet, and dried them with her hair. She kissed his feet, and then she poured the perfume over them.
47 So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—that’s why she loves so much.7:47. This verse is sometimes understood as if it’s the woman’s love that brings the great forgiveness. However, the context (especially verse 43) makes it clear that it’s the extent of forgiveness that engenders the great love. But whoever is forgiven little, only loves a little." 48 Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your sins have been forgiven."
50 But Jesus told the woman, "Your trust has saved you, go in peace."