660 B
660 B
he thought to himself, saying
"he said to himself"
If this man were a prophet, then he would know who and what type of woman is touching him, that she is a sinner
The Pharisee thought that Jesus was not a prophet because he allowed the sinful woman to touch him. Alternate translation: "Apparently this man is not a prophet, because a prophet would know who this woman that is touching him is and that she is a sinner"
that she is a sinner
Simon assumed that a prophet would never allow a sinner to touch him. This part of his assumption can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: "that she is a sinner, and he would not allow her to touch him"