Even though many of Jesus' disciples left Him
after His sermon on the bread of life; the miracles
that happened in the area caused an excitement
regarding His healings so He was able to continue
His ministry there.

A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to come
to dinner. Jesus accepted. Before, His invitations
were from lower class people like tax-gathers,
giving Him a reputation of being a friend of publicans
and sinners.

But this one was to the home of a Pharisee.