Matthew 26:6

📚 Historical Context

This verse is set during the final week of Jesus' life, as He traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover, a time of heightened tension and anticipation among His followers. Bethany, a small village near Jerusalem, was a place where Jesus often stayed with friends, including Lazarus whom He had raised from the dead, making it a site of significant miracles. Simon the leper likely refers to a man who may have been healed by Jesus or another, and his home served as a gathering spot, highlighting Jesus' association with those on the fringes of society.