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Matthew 26:10 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 26:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 26 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.”
Matthew 26:10 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 26:10
Why trouble ye the woman?—Jesus defends Mary with parechete kopous (παρέχετε κόπους), 'stop causing her trouble/grief.' The Greek present tense suggests they were continuing to harass her. Christ protects His worshipers from religious critics. He values her heart's devotion over their utilitarian calculations.For she hath wrought a good work upon me—The phrase ergon kalon (ἔργον καλόν) means 'beautiful work' or 'noble deed.' Jesus recognizes her act as prophetically significant. Unlike the disciples' blindness, Mary grasps that Jesus is the suffering Messiah who will die. Her anointing demonst...
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Cross-References for Matthew 26:10
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“and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently”
“working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight”
“that they may not be unfruitful.”
“if she has brought up children”
“to be obedient”
“he will be a vessel for honor”
“superintendents”
“but by their works they deny him”
“that he might redeem us from all iniquity”
“Comfort your hearts”