<P> Simon was a Pharisee mentioned in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 7: 36 - 50) as the host of a meal, who invited Jesus to eat in his house but failed to show him the usual marks of hospitality offered to visitors - a greeting kiss (v. 45), water to wash his feet (v. 44), or oil for his head (v. 46). </P> <P> During the meal, a tearful woman identified as a sinner anointed Jesus' feet . He contrasted her faith and care with Simon's failure to show common decency, and accused him of being forgiven little and (in consequence) loving little (v. 47). </P> <P> The preceding sections of Luke's gospel took place in Capernaum and in Nain, both in Galilee, suggesting Simon also lived in Galilee . </P>

Jesus at the home of simon the pharisee