And the Pharisee who had invited him, when he saw this, said within himself, This man, if he were a prophet, would know who, and what sort of woman, this is that toucheth him; for she is a sinner.

And those who were at table with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins?

Woe to you, for ye are as tombs which are unseen, and men walking over them know it not.

But he said to him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

But when thou art invited, go and recline in the lowest place, that when he who invited thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher. Then wilt thou have honor in the presence of all who are at table with thee.

And he said also to him who invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, do not invite thy friends, nor thy brothers, nor thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest they too invite thee in return, and a recompense be made thee.

And one of those who were at table with him, hearing this, said to him, Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.