(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
(This is the same Mary who poured expensive perfume on Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair, yeah, that Mary. Her brother Lazarus was the one who was sick.)
Sometimes the Bible drops context like 'you know, THAT Mary' and expects you to keep up.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, chapter 11, this verse serves as a parenthetical note to identify Mary as the sister of Lazarus and Martha, referencing her earlier act of anointing Jesus' feet with expensive perfume and wiping them with her hair. This event, detailed in John 12, highlights Mary's profound devotion and occurred in the village of Bethany during Jesus' ministry in Judea, amid growing opposition from religious leaders. It provides context for the larger narrative of Lazarus' illness and resurrection, underscoring Jesus' close relationships with his followers.
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