And for this, I tell you, her sins, many as they are, have been pardoned, because she has loved greatly; but one who has little pardoned him, loves but little."

This man, I tell you, went home pardoned, rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be humbled, while every one who humbles himself shall be exalted."

Then he said to the woman: "Your sins have been pardoned."

On this, those at table began to say to one another: "Who is this man who even pardons sins?"