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An Act of Total Devotion
Commentators highlight the immense value of the 'pure nard' perfume. The woman's act of 'breaking' the alabaster jar—whether breaking the seal or shattering the flask—signified a complete and irreversible offering. As Matthew Henry notes, her extravagant gift challenges us to ask if we are holding anything back from Christ, who poured out his very life for us.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 14:3
18th Century
Theologian
Ointment. This word does not convey quite the proper meaning. This was a perfume: it was used only to give a pleasant scent, and was liqui…
AT Robertson
On Mark 14:3
As he sat at meat (κατακειμενου αυτου). Matthew 26:7 uses ανακειμενου, both words meaning reclining (leaning down or up…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:3
19th Century
Bishop
And being in Bethany.—See Notes on Matthew 26:6-13.
Ointment of spikenard.—The Greek word translated this way is, as the v…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:3
This is the second time Jesus was anointed by a woman (). In order to highlight the contrast, Mark places this incident about the love and devotion…
John Gill
On Mark 14:3
17th Century
Pastor
And being in Bethany
A place about two miles from Jerusalem, whither he retired after he had taken his leave of the …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Did Christ pour out His soul to death for us, and shall we think anything too precious for Him? Do we give Him the precious ointment of our best af…