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Matthew 26:12 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Matthew 26:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 26 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.”
Matthew 26:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 26:12
For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial—The Greek pros to entaphiasai (πρὸς τὸ ἐνταφιάσαι) means 'in preparation for burial.' Jesus interprets Mary's act as prophetic anointing for His imminent death. Jews anointed corpses with spices and perfumes before burial (John 19:40)—Mary anoints Him while He lives.This reveals profound irony: after His crucifixion, the women who came to anoint Jesus's body found the tomb empty (Mark 16:1-6). Mary's anointing beforehand was the only burial preparation Jesus received while still alive. She understood what others mis...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 26:12
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“She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.”
“Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of my burial.,Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.,,,,,,,,”
“which he had hewn out for himself in the city of David”
“Mary Magdalene”
“and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.”
“who at first came to Jesus by night”