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Clarifying the Marys
Scholars are emphatic that the Mary mentioned here is Mary of Bethany, sister of Martha and Lazarus. They strongly caution against confusing her with Mary Magdalene or the 'sinful woman' who anointed Jesus in Luke 7. Commentators like Calvin and Robertson explain that these were different women, in different places, at different times. John is identifying her by an act he will describe later in his Gospel (John 12).
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Albert Barnes
On John 11:2
18th Century
Theologian
It was that Mary, etc. See Barnes on Matthew 26:6, Luke 7:36, also on Luke 7:37-50.
AT Robertson
On John 11:2
And it was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet
with her hair (ην δε Μαριαμ…
Charles Ellicott
On John 11:2
19th Century
Bishop
It was that Mary who anointed the Lord.—Compare Notes on Matthew 26:6 and following, and Mark 14:3 and following. John himself rel…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 11:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
(It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
There…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 11:2
At this point Lazarus is introduced, though Mary and Martha are mentioned in Luke (10:38–42). Apparently Jesus was frequently a guest in their home…
John Calvin
On John 11:2
16th Century
Theologian
It was that Mary who anointed the Lord. It is a similar display of ignorance to imagine that this Mary, the sister of Lazarus…
John Gill
On John 11:2
17th Century
Pastor
It was [that] Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment ,
&c.] Not the woman in (Luke 7:37), as some ha…
Matthew Henry
On John 11:1–6
17th Century
Minister
It is no new thing for those whom Christ loves to be sick; physical illnesses correct corruption and test the graces of God's people. He did not co…