The Anointing at Bethany

Matthew 26:6-13

And Jesus having been in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

there came to him a woman having an alabaster box of ointment, very precious, and she poured on his head as he is reclining (at meat).

And having seen it , his disciples were much displeased, saying, `To what purpose is this waste?

for this ointment could have been sold for much, and given to the poor.'

And Jesus having known, said to them, `Why do ye give trouble to the woman? for a good work she wrought for me;

for the poor always ye have with you, and me ye have not always;

for she having put this ointment on my body--for my burial she did it .

Verily I say to you, Wherever this good news may be proclaimed in the whole world, what this one did shall also be spoken of--for a memorial of her.'

The Anointing at Bethany

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