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Jesus Defends Extravagant Devotion
When the disciples criticized the woman for her seemingly wasteful act, Jesus immediately defended her. Commentators note that Jesus didn't just call her action acceptable, but a 'good' or even 'noble' work. He reframed what others saw as imprudent extravagance into a beautiful expression of faith, love, and honor directed toward him.
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Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:6
19th Century
Bishop
She hath wrought a good work on me.—“Good” in the sense of “noble,” as implying the higher form of goodness. The use of t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
Or "in me."
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On Mark 14:6
Jesus rushed to Mary’s defense. Her action of anointing Jesus with a bottle of expensive perfume was a beautiful expression of her love and devotio…
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John Gill
On Mark 14:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus said, let her alone
Jesus knowing the secret indignation of some of his disciples, and their private murmu…
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…