7:39. And the Pharisee, who had invited him, seeing it, spoke within himself, saying: This man, if he were if a prophet, would know surely who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner.
7:40. And Jesus answering, said to him: Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. But he said: Master, say it.
7:41. A certain creditor had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence and the other fifty.
7:42. And whereas they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which therefore of the two loveth him most?
7:43. Simon answering, said: I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And he said to him: Thou hast judged rightly.
7:44. And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon: Dost thou see this woman? I entered into thy house: thou gavest me no water for my feet. But she with tears hath washed my feet; and with her hairs hath wiped them.
7:45. Thou gavest me no kiss. But she, since she cane in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
7:46. My head with oil thou didst not anoint. But she with ointment hath anointed my feet.
7:47. Wherefore, I say to thee: Many sins are forgiven her, because she hath loved much. But to whom less is forgiven, he loveth less.
Many sins are forgiven her, because she hath loved much. . .In the scripture an effect sometimes seems attributed to one only cause, when there are divers other concurring dispositions; for the sins of this woman, in this verse, are said to be forgiven, because she loved much: but (ver. 50) Christ tells her, Thy faith hath made thee safe. Hence in a true conversion are joined faith, hope, love, sorrow for sin, and other pious dispositions.