^{47 Ref} therefore I say to thee, her many sins have been forgiven, because she did love much; but to whom little is forgiven, little he doth love.'

^{48 Ref} And he said to her, `Thy sins have been forgiven;'

^{49 Ref} and those reclining with him (at meat) began to say within themselves, `Who is this, who also doth forgive sins?'

^{50 Ref} and he said unto the woman, `Thy faith have saved thee, be going on to peace.'