Matthew 26:10

Translations

Modern

Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Traditional

When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

Literal

And Jesus, having known, said to them, “Why do you cause trouble to the woman? For she did a beautiful work to Me.

Latin

Sciens autem Jesus, ait illis: Quid molesti estis huic mulieri? opus enim bonum operata est in me.

Original

Greek

English

Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Notes

Matthew 26:6–13

A similar anointing happened earlier in Galilee (Luke 7:36–50). Matthew includes this event here (compare John 12:1–8) to highlight different responses to Jesus. While the Jewish leaders were plotting to kill Jesus (Matthew 26:3–5) and Judas was preparing to betray him (26:14–16), the woman honored Jesus with her actions.

Theme notes and profiles

Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Women Named Mary

Related verses

Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
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.
Titus 3:1
Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
1 Timothy 5:10
…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
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.
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.
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.
1 Timothy 3:1
This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.
Titus 1:16
They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.
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,
2 Thessalonians 2:17
…encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.
Galatians 1:7
…which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ.

Parallels

Mark 14:3–9 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) Bloody Sweat Elder Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Mary Passion Simon

Topics

Anointing: Symbolical of Jesus Bethany: Jesus Attends a Feast In Jesus, the Christ: Anointed with Precious Ointment (In Bethany) Love: Love for Jesus: Mary Mary: Sister of Lazarus: Anoints Jesus

Matthew 26:10

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