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

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 26:1-75

The Lord now reverted to the theme of His coming suffering, telling the disciples with great definiteness of the time-"after two days"; and of the event-"The Son of Man is delivered up to be crucified." Meanwhile the priests and elders were assembled in secret conclave, plotting how they might secure Him in order to silence His voice by putting Him to death. Whether the story of the alabaster cruse was in chronological order is of little moment. It is a revelation of perhaps the most wonderful... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:6-7

THE DISCIPLESHIP OF LOVE‘Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, there came unto Him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on His head.’ Matthew 26:6-Judges : This incident of the anointing by Mary represents the type of discipleship which shows supreme love to Christ. I. The discipleship of love sacrifices its best for Christ.—( a) Mary’s alabaster cruse of exceeding precious ointment was the best thing in her possession. The... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:8

THE BEST IS NOT TOO GOOD‘To what purpose is this waste?’ Matthew 26:8 I. The origin of the question.—How do these words emerge again and again from the deep of men’s hearts and find utterance more or less distinct from their lips! Sometimes they are words of disciples spoken in simplicity and good faith. Sometimes they spring out of a far more bitter root. II. The odour of the ointment.—How much time, for instance, the Christian man must seem to the votary of this world to be throwing away in... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:1-19

Preparation For What Lies Ahead (26:1-19). In this subsection we see Jesus’ (and God’s) preparations for what lies ahead which are interspersed with indications of the activities of the Chief Priests concerning Him. This first subsection may be analysed as follows: a JESUS tells His disciples that at the coming Passover the Son of Man will be delivered up to be CRUCIFIED (Matthew 26:1-2). b The CHIEF PRIESTS and Elders conspire to have Him PUT TO DEATH (Matthew 26:3-5). c The woman with... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:1-28

Through Suffering to Triumph (26:1-28). Matthew’s description of what follows in the next few days is very much abbreviated compared with Mark’s and Luke’s. While seemingly following Mark or his source in general, much of the time he abbreviates, while at the same time continually introducing new items of information, and his differences in grammar are against the idea that he simply copies Mark and occasionally changes his wording. If he is using Mark he is appropriating it and adapting it so... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:6

‘Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,’ It would appear probable that Jesus and His disciples had been invited to Simon’s house for a meal. Quite probably Simon had been healed of leprosy by Jesus, and his name may well be mentioned as a reminder that as the Coming One Jesus heals the lepers, as is evidenced here by Simon, the one time leper (Matthew 11:5), for Matthew is usually sparing with names. Bethany was also where Mary and Martha, with their brother Lazarus,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:6-13

In The Face Of Their Uncertainty God Arranges For Jesus To Be Anointed For His Burial As His Plan Goes Smoothly Forward (26:6-13). Meanwhile attention turns back on Jesus and His disciples. They had been invited for a meal at the house of Simon the Leper in Bethany, a village on the lower slopes of the Mount of Olives. And as they were there a woman came into Simon’s house and poured expensive perfumed oil on His head (and on His body - Matthew 26:12; John 11:2 adds, and also on His feet). For... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:7

‘There came to him a woman having an alabaster cruse of very valuable perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head, as he reclined at meat.’ As they reclined at the table a woman came in with an alabaster cruse of very valuable perfumed oil (liquid spikenard) and poured it on His head. The thin-necked alabaster vessel, commonly used for such purposes, would be snapped at the neck in order to release the oil. The value of the oil would probably be the equivalent of what a working man could earn... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:8-9

‘But when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “To what purpose is this waste? For this perfumed oil might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.” ’ While John tells us that Judas was prominent in this indignation, there is no reason to doubt that he was not the only one, as Matthew reminds us here. And they were overall quite right in their general viewpoint. This incident is not to be seen as an excuse for unnecessary extravagance. It was a unique moment in history. But... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:10

‘But Jesus perceiving it said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? for she has wrought a good work on me.” ’ When Jesus saw their attitude He instantly intervened. He knew the true love in her heart and it was an encouragement to Him at this hour of tension, at a time when He was aware of so many who hated Him. She had done Him much good. And it was a reminder also to Him that His Father was watching over Him. Thus He wanted them to know that it had accomplished in Him something far greater... read more

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 26:1-75

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:6-7

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:8

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:1-19

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:1-28

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:6

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:6-13

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:7

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:8-9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:10

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