matthew-26:6-10,-genesis-41:25-32-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:7

A woman. St. John identifies her as Mary the sister of Lazarus and Martha. Why the synoptists omit her name is not known; it is equally uncertain why St. John makes no mention of Simon. None of the synoptists notice Lazarus, though St. Luke names Martha and Mary ( Luke 10:38 , , Luke 10:39 ). It may have been at the time a matter of prudence or delicacy not to draw attention to them by name. But there is no discrepancy. One narrative supplements the other, and it is best to be thankful... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:8

When his disciples saw it. St. John states that the objection came originally from Judas. Doubtless, when it was once made, many concurred in it, not, indeed, from Judas's selfish motive ( John 12:6 ), but because they did not clearly apprehend the Divinity of Christ, nor the unspeakable sacredness of that body which was about to be the instrument of man's redemption. To what purpose is this waste ( ἀπω ì λεια )? Wordsworth notes that Judas is called υἱο Ì ς ἀπωλει ì ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:8

The law of waste. "To what purpose is this waste?" It is interesting to notice that St. Matthew speaks generally, and says, "his disciples;" St. Mark speaks carefully, and says, "some had indignation;" St. John speaks precisely, and singles out the spokesman—it was the man with the narrow, covetous soul, it was Judas Iscariot. His indignation, partly real and partly affected, was perhaps honestly shared by some of the disciples, especially by those of the third or practical group. To see the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:9

Might have been sold for much. According to St. John, Judas had accurately estimated the value of the ointment at 300 denarii, equal to about £9 of our money. When we remember that one denarius represented the daily wages of a labouring man ( Matthew 20:2 ), we see that the cost was very large. Given to the poor. And this "much" given to the poor. But piety is not shown only in giving alms; the honour of God has a superior claim. And Mary was rich, and quite able to afford this offering... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:10

Understood it. Either their murmurs reached Christ's ears, or he divined their thoughts, and proceeded to defend Mary's action and to give a new lesson. Why trouble ye the woman? The disciples, observed Bengel, were really acting offensively to Jesus in thus censuring Mary; but he passes over this, and blames them only in respect of their conduct towards her. Doubtless, their remarks had reached Mary's ears, and annoyed and embarrassed her. For she hath wrought a good work upon ( εἰς ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 26:6-13

Matthew 26:6-13. When Jesus was in the house of Simon the leper That is, who had been a leper, but, as seems highly probable, had been healed by Jesus. At least, it is not to be thought that he was now a leper, for in that case he would not have been suffered to live in a town, nor would any Jew have come to an entertainment in his house. There came a woman Probably Mary, the sister of Lazarus, for it is highly probable, as Dr. Doddridge has shown, that the anointing of Jesus here... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 26:1-16

138. The plot to capture Jesus (Matthew 26:1-16; Mark 14:1-11; Luke 22:1-6)The Passover was only two days away, and Jesus knew its significance in relation to his coming death. Israelites kept the Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread as an annual week-long festival in commemoration of ancient Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. God ‘passed over’ those houses where a lamb had been sacrificed in the place of those under judgment (Exodus 12:1-13). The people then escaped from bondage. For the next... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 26:6

was = came to be, as in Matthew 26:20 . Greek. ginomai. Bethany. Note this return to Bethany from Jerusalem after His first entry in Matthew 21:1-11 , &c., and before His triumphal entry in Mark 11:1-10 . Luke 19:29-38 , and John 12:12-19 . See App-156 . Simon. Showing this to be a second anointing, later than that of John 12:2-8 . See App-158 . the leper. Figure of speech Ampliatio ( App-6 ). So called after his healing, as Matthew was still called "the tax-gatherer". See note on... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 26:7

a woman. Unnamed. In the former anointing it was Mary. See App-158 , and note on i Samaritan Pentateuch Matthew 3:1 . box = flask. very precious. Greek. barutimos. Occurs only here. on = upon. Greek. epi. His head. In the former anointing, by Mary, it was His feet. See App-158 . sat = reclined [at table]. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 26:8

His disciples. In the former case it was Judas Iscariot. App-158 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 26:6-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 26:1-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 26:6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 26:7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 26:8

Group of Brands