KJV ORIGINAL
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm telling you the truth, wherever this good news gets shared around the world, people will remember what this woman did and tell her story.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Your acts of love don't go unnoticed, they become part of the story that outlasts you.
📚 Historical Context
In the days leading up to His crucifixion, Jesus was in Bethany where a woman anointed Him with expensive perfume as an act of devotion during a dinner in His honor. This gesture was criticized by some of His disciples for being wasteful, but Jesus defended her, explaining that it was a preparation for His burial. He then declared that her act would be remembered wherever the gospel is preached as a lasting memorial.
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