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Mark 14:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Mark 14:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 14 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.”
Mark 14:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 14:6
Let her alone; why trouble ye her? (Ἄφετε αὐτήν· τί αὐτῇ κόπους παρέχετε;)—Jesus defends the woman against the disciples' criticism with a sharp rhetorical question. The verb aphete ("let alone") is an imperative command, demanding they cease their reproach. She hath wrought a good work on me (καλὸν ἔργον ἠργάσατο ἐν ἐμοί)—kalon ergon means "beautiful work," denoting moral excellence and intrinsic goodness, not mere utility.Jesus reframes wasteful extravagance as prophetic worship. The disciples saw economics; Christ saw eschatology. Her anointing anticipated his burial (v. 8), making this cos...
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Cross-References for Mark 14:6
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“that they may not be unfruitful.”
“knowing this”
“working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight”
“seriousness”
“he will be a vessel for honor”
“created in Christ Jesus for good works”
“which when translated”
“that he might redeem us from all iniquity”
“that they be rich in good works”