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Most assuredly I tell you, wherever this gospel will be preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of for a memorial of her."
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An Enduring Memorial
Jesus declares that this woman's act of devotion will be told in her memory wherever the gospel is preached. Commentators note that this prophecy has been fulfilled, cementing her simple act of love as an eternal part of the Christian story. Her legacy shows that God honors and remembers the good deeds of the faithful.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A memorial. Anything to produce remembrance. This should be told to her honour and credit, as a memorial of her piety and self-de…
19th Century
Anglican
Wherever this gospel will be preached — By assuming the gospel's future expansion, this prediction naturally helped bring about it…
Baptist
She probably did not know all that her action meant when she anointed her Lord for his burial. We often do much more than we think we do. The conse…
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The anointing does not designate Jesus as Messiah but “prepares” him for his burial after dying the death of a criminal, for only in that circumsta…
16th Century
Protestant
Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached. He says that this action will bring honor to Mary, because it will be praised by the d…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Verily I say unto you The following words are prefaced in this manner, to excite attention, and command belief:
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13th Century
Catholic
The Evangelist, having related the preparatory events for the Passion, here begins to discuss Christ’s Passion, which is divided into two parts. Fi…
