Simon the host had been influenced by the criticism of Judas upon Mary's gift, and he was surprised at the conduct of Jesus. His Pharisaic pride was offended. He knew that many of his guests were looking upon Christ with distrust and displeasure. Simon said in his heart, "This Man, if He were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth Him: for she is a sinner."

Simon, der var vært, havde ladet sig påvirke af Judas misbilligelse af Marias gave, og han blev forbavset over Jesu optræden. Dette krænkede hans stolthed som farisæer. Han vidste, at mange af hans gæster betragtede Kristus med mistillid og mishag. Simon sagde ved sig selv:"Hvis den mand var en profet, ville han vide, hvad slags kvinde det er, som rører ved ham, at hun er en synderinde."