KJV ORIGINAL
Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus said, 'Leave her alone. She's been saving this for the day I'm buried.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus saw the love behind the gesture when others only saw the waste.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs during a dinner in Bethany shortly before Jesus' crucifixion, where Mary, the sister of Lazarus, anoints Jesus' feet with expensive perfume as an act of deep devotion. This anointing was a cultural practice often associated with preparing bodies for burial, reflecting the Jewish customs of the time. Jesus defends Mary's action, interpreting it as a prophetic preparation for His own death, which underscores the mounting tension toward His passion and arrest.
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