897 B
897 B
(Jesus continues speaking to Simon.)
anoint my head with oil
"put oil on my head." This was a way of welcoming an honored guest. It could be translated as "welcome me by anointing my head with oil."
anointed my feet
Though this was probably not a common practice, the woman greatly honored Jesus by doing this.
has been forgiven much
This can also be translated in the active voice with "who has received much forgiveness" or "whom God has forgiven much."
has also loved much
"has also loved much the one who forgave her" or "has also love God much." Some languages require that the object of "love" be stated.
He who is being forgiven only a little
"He who is forgiven little" or "Anyone who is forgiven little." In this sentence Jesus states a general principle. However, Simon was expected to understand that Jesus was saying that Simon had loved little.