Matthew 26:11

Translations

Modern

The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.

Traditional

For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

Literal

For the poor you always have with you, but not always do you have Me.

Latin

Nam semper pauperes habetis vobiscum: me autem non semper habetis.

Original

Greek

English

The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have 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

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