Mark 14:6

Translations

Modern

But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Traditional

And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

Literal

And Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why do you cause trouble to her? She did a good work toward Me.

Latin

Jesus autem dixit: Sinite eam, quid illi molesti estis? Bonum opus operata est in me:

Interlinear

Greek

English

But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Notes

Mark 14:6–8

Jesus defended the woman’s action. That the disciples would always have the poor among them did not minimize the concern Jesus has for the poor. The opportunity to minister directly to Jesus was limited. Only hours remained! She chose the best thing she could do with her perfume.

Mark 14:3–9

The story of Jesus’s anointing by a woman in Bethany (14:3–9) introduces the events that follow. Luke’s account (Luke 7:36–50) is quite different and may describe another event. This incident took place in Bethany, a village about 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) east of Jerusalem on the lower eastern slope of the Mount of Olives. Jesus apparently stayed there when he was in Judea (Mark 11:1, 11–12).
The house belonged to Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy (a disease that often caused people to be separated from society). He may have been healed by Jesus (see 1:40–45).
reclining ("sitting back"): The meal was a banquet because the guests were reclining while they ate. A woman (see John 12:3) broke the neck of a sealed alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume (pure nard) and poured all of it on the head of Jesus (see Exodus 29:4–7; 2 Kings 9:1–6).

Theme notes and profiles

Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Women Named Mary

Related verses

Titus 3:14
And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
Hebrews 13:21
…equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
Matthew 26:10
Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
2 Timothy 2:21
So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
Titus 2:7
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Acts 9:36
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
John 10:32–33
But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”
1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
Colossians 1:10
…so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Parallels

Matthew 26:6–13 Luke 7:36–50 John 12:1–8

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bethany Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Mark, Gospel of Mary Passion Simon

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Anointed with Precious Ointment (In Bethany) Mary: Sister of Lazarus: Anoints Jesus Women: Mary and Martha

Mark 14:6

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