Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Mark 14:9

"And verily I say unto you, Wheresoever the gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her." — Mark 14:9 (ASV)

This pronouncement is preceded by the solemn “I tell you the truth.” In an indirect way Jesus was here predicting his resurrection, because the preaching of the Gospel presupposes the Resurrection. The central message of the Good News is Jesus’ defeat of sin, death, and hell by his resurrection. And anywhere in the world that Good News is preached, Mary’s act of love and devotion will be remembered.