But the Pharisee was surprised when he noticed that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.
An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing.
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
When Jesus had finished speaking, a Pharisee invited him to eat with him; so he went in and reclined at the table.