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The Grateful Host
Commentators widely agree that "Simon the leper" was a man Jesus had previously healed. Jewish law would have forbidden dining with an active leper. Therefore, this feast was likely an act of profound gratitude from a man who had been restored to his community by Jesus, demonstrating Christ's power and His fellowship with those He has saved.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:6
18th Century
Theologian
In Bethany. See the notes on Matthew 21:1.
Simon the leper. Simon who had been a leper.
Leper. Se…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:6
In the house of Simon the leper (εν οικια Σιμωνος του λεπρου). Evidently a man who had been healed of his leprosy by Jesus who gav…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
We do not know who Simon the leper was, nor whether this woman was Mary, the sister of Lazarus, though I believe she was the one who came to Jesus,…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:6
This is the second time Jesus was anointed, the first time being recorded in Lk 7:36–50 (on Bethany, see comment on 21:1–2). Matthew sets the scene…
John Calvin
On Matthew 26:6
16th Century
Theologian
And when Jesus was in Bethany. What the Evangelist now relates had happened a little before Christ came to Jerusalem, but is here introduc…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:6
17th Century
Pastor
Now when Jesus was in Bethany
Which was about fifteen furlongs from Jerusalem, (John 11:18) , or about t…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:6–13
17th Century
Minister
The pouring of ointment on Christ's head was a token of the highest respect. When there is true love in the heart for Jesus Christ, nothing will be…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:1–16
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist, having related the preparatory events for the Passion, here begins to discuss Christ’s Passion, which is divided into two parts. Fi…