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Matthew 26

Matthew 26:9

Jesus Anointed at Bethany · Matthew 26:6–13
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Translations

Modern
This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”
Traditional
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
Literal
For this could have been sold for much and given to the poor.”
Latin
…potuit enim istud venundari multo, et dari pauperibus.

Original

Greek
English
This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”

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.

Parallels

Mark 14:3–9 Luke 7:36–50 John 12:1–8

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 Parsimony (Stinginess) of the Disciples, when the Ointment Was Poured Upon Jesus Presumption: The Disciples, in Their Indignation at the Anointing of Jesus