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and stood behind Jesus, at His feet, crying. She began wetting His feet with her tears and wiping them dry with the hair of her head. Then she kissed His feet and poured the perfume on them.
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Then Jesus turned to the woman [who had just poured the perfume on Him] and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house and you did not give me any water for [washing] my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them dry with her hair.
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Entertainments » Guests at » Arranged according to rank
But when you are invited [i.e., to a wedding reception], go and recline at the least important seat, so that when the host comes [over to you], he will say, 'Friend, move up to a better seat.' Then you will be shown honor in front of everyone at the dinner table.
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Entertainments » Guests at » Often had separate dishes
Entertainments » Guests at » Usually anointed
You did not pour [aromatic] oil on my head, but she poured perfume on my feet.
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Entertainments » Guests at » Often ate from the same dish
He answered, "The one who dipped his hand with me into the [sauce] bowl is the one who will turn me over [to the Jewish leaders].
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Entertainments » Guests at » Saluted by the master
You did not give me a kiss [of greeting], but from the time I came in [to your house] she has not stopped kissing my feet.
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