KJV ORIGINAL
When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Jesus realized what was happening, he said to them, 'Why are you giving this woman such a hard time? What she just did for me was beautiful.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus defended someone when others were judging her heart.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during the final days of Jesus' ministry in Bethany, just before his crucifixion. A woman anoints Jesus with expensive perfume as an act of devotion, which draws criticism from his disciples who see it as wasteful and suggest the money could help the poor. Jesus defends her, emphasizing that her gesture is a meaningful preparation for his impending burial.
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