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John 12:3 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for John 12:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard , very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.”
John 12:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 12:3
Mary anoints Jesus' feet with expensive spikenard (pure nard), then wipes them with her hair. The act is extravagant worship—the oil cost a year's wages (v. 5). Feet-anointing was servant's work; using hair was radical humility. Mary's act demonstrates love beyond calculation, worship beyond propriety. The fragrance filling the house symbolizes worship's impact—genuine devotion affects everyone present. This anointing fulfills Jesus' prediction (Matt 26:13) and previews His burial preparation. Mary grasps what others miss: Jesus' imminent death.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:3
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“in the house of Simon the leper”
“and wiped his feet with her hair”
“he entered into a certain village”
“in the house of Simon the leper”
“a woman in the city who was a sinner”
“and saw him”
“but she has anointed my feet with ointment.”
“she went away”
“with precious fruits: henna with spikenard plants”
“therefore the virgins love you.”