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Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
In Bethany. See the notes on Matthew 21:1.
Simon the leper. Simon who had been a leper.
Leper. Se…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Now when Jesus was in Bethany — The narrative is given out of its proper order because of its connection (as indicated in St. John…
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Baptist
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,…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
And when Jesus was in Bethany. What the Evangelist now relates had happened a little before Christ came to Jerusalem, but is here introduc…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now when Jesus was in Bethany Which was about fifteen furlongs from Jerusalem, (John 11:18) , or about t…
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…
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…
