Matthew 26:6-13 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,… I. From the words of this text we evidently perceive that our Lord distinctly foresaw the great progress which the gospel would soon make in the world. II. From the text we learn that reputation for good works is desirable and valuable. III. Also we learn that some seasons and circumstances may justify uncommon expense. IV. What this woman now did in anointing the body of Jesus was very commendable. V. With all His great and transcendent wisdom, Jesus did not disdain what we call the weaker sex; but allowed them to be capable of true and distinguished worth and excellence. VI. The text gives no encouragement to those honours approaching to idolatry or altogether idolatrous, which some have since given to departed saints, both men and women. VII. We have, in this history, an instance of the favour of our Lord for virtue. VIII. This text teaches us to think and judge for ourselves, and to act according to the light of our own judgment and understanding, after having taken due care to be well informed, without paying too great deference to the favourable or the unfavourable sentences of others. (N. Lardner.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,WEB: Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, |
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