When the Phariseesawit, he was surprisedthat He had not firstceremonially washedbeforethe meal.
Nowwhen Jesusheard[this], He marveledand saidto thosewho were following,"TrulyI sayto you, I have not foundsuch greatfaithwith anyonein Israel.
NowwhenHe had spoken,a PhariseeaskedHim to have lunchwith him; and He wentin, and reclined[at the table].
Thereforethere arosea discussionon the part of John'sdiscipleswith a Jewaboutpurification.