Luke 7:37 “And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of fragrant oil,”
Several things are not clear here. In Matthew and Mark the Pharisee is referred to as Simon the leper. However, it is also possible that this is a different Simon. Also, the woman here is identified as a sinner, and elsewhere she is not directly called that but it is implied by the Lord. And, what is meant by her being a ‘sinner’ is not expressly stated, though it is implied that she was a harlot. It is also unclear as to if this woman was invited. Likely she was not invited, but she was also not turned away, so Simon may have been glad to have her to see what Jesus might say or do with her present.
We must keep in mind that even in Luke, who is a stickler for details, the gospels are historical narratives. They are almost novels. The authors write for a point and drive their narratives to it. So, being able always to correlate everyone and everything with what we find in the other gospels is not extremely vital. The fact is that we know little enough about some events that they could either all be the same event, or separate events entirely.
Heavenly Father, may I always come to You. That is the hallmark of a life that is lived for You. To come to You because You are present. As Your child through Christ You may be approached by me. Ever shall I come! You alone have all that I need. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.