Luke 7:38 shows the woman's actions — weeping, kissing, anointing feet — which Jesus contrasts with Simon's neglect in the very next verse.

In Psalm 23:5, God anoints the psalmist's head with oil as a sign of abundant hospitality — the honor Simon failed to give Jesus.

Matthew 26:7 records a similar anointing of Jesus' head — another lavish act of devotion, though the woman here uses her feet.

John 12:3 describes Mary anointing Jesus' feet with perfume and wiping with her hair — a very similar act of extravagant devotion.

Daniel 10:3 shows abstaining from anointing as mourning — contrasting with the joyful anointing the woman gave Jesus.

Ecclesiastes 9:8 prescribes anointing with oil as a daily joy — the very custom Simon neglected, highlighting his lack of hospitality.

Amos 6:6 condemns selfish anointing while ignoring others — the woman's humble anointing of Jesus' feet contrasts with that luxury.

Matthew 6:17 instructs anointing the head even while fasting — showing it as a basic courtesy Simon omitted.