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Most assuredly I tell you, wherever this gospel may be preached throughout the whole world, that also which this woman has done will be spoken of for a memorial of her."
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A Memorial More Lasting Than Stone
Commentators emphasize that Jesus's promise has been fulfilled for two millennia. While physical mausoleums crumble, this woman's act of devotion has become a permanent memorial. Her story's fragrance, as one scholar puts it, continues to fill the world wherever the gospel is shared, demonstrating how true honor from Christ outlasts any earthly monument.
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For a memorial of her (εις μνημοσυνον αυτης). So in Mt 26:13. There are many mausoleums that crumble to decay. But this monument t…
19th Century
Baptist
And it is so to this day. Christ's gospel is preached tonight, and this woman's love will be remembered. John also speaks of this in John 12.
This pronouncement is preceded by the solemn “I tell you the truth.” In an indirect way Jesus was here predicting his resurrection, because the pre…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Verily I say to you And you may assure yourselves of the truth of it:
wherever this Gospel
Presbyterian
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…
