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The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:3

Mary therefore took a pound of ointment ("liquid perfume," sometimes added to the more ordinary oil), of pure (or possibly; pistie ) nard . Mark uses this unusual word πιστικός , which belongs to later Greek. The derivation of πιστκτικός from πίνω , equivalent to "potable," is not appropriate in meaning, though this "nard" was used for perfuming wine. In Mark 14:3 also the Authorized version translates it "spikenard," as it does here (cf. also Song of Solomon 1:12 and ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:3

The odorous offering. The fact that three of the evangelists have recorded this interesting incident, proves how deep was the impression it made upon the minds of Christ's followers and friends. We recognize in Mary's gift— I. AN EVIDENCE OF GRATEFUL LOVE . Mary had many reasons for regarding Jesus with affectionate thankfulness. To him she was indebted for many precious lessons in spiritual knowledge. Sitting at his feet, she had imbibed his incomparable teaching. To him she... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:3

A sister's expression of gratitude. What a remarkable company was here gathered together! 1. Jesus, within about a week of his death, and distinctly apprehending what was before him. 2. His host, Simon the leper, not mentioned here, but mentioned by Matthew and Mark—a man who, in all probability, had his own occasion of gratitude to Jesus. 3. Lazarus, just brought back from the grave, and in company with Jesus, who was going down to it. 4. Martha and Mary. 5. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:3-8

The immortal box of ointment. We have here— I. THE OFFERING OF LOVE . "Then took Mary," etc. 1. This offering of love is made to its Object . Jesus was the Object of Mary's supreme love, and him she now anoints. We may look at her act as: 2. This offering of love somewhat corresponds with the love it expresses . Think of this ointment, the offering of Mary's love. 3. This offering of love was made in a very suitable and interesting manner . II. THE ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:2-8

See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:3-16.John 12:2A supper - At the house of Simon the leper, Matthew 26:6.Lazarus was ... - The names of Martha and Lazarus are mentioned because it was not in their own house, but in that of Simon. Lazarus is particularly mentioned, since it was so remarkable that one who had been once dead should be enjoying again the endearments of friendship. This shows, also, that his resurrection was no illusion - that he was really restored to the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:3-8

John 12:3-8. Then took Mary a pound of ointment, &c. See notes on Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:1-9. She did what is here related in token of the warm sense she had of the many favours Christ had conferred on her and her relations, but especially for the wonderful kindness he had lately shown to her brother Lazarus. Then saith Judas, Why was not this ointment sold, &c. Judas was angry because his Master had not taken the ointment with a view to sell it, pretending that the price... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 12:1-11

118. Jesus returns to Bethany (John 12:1-11)Before going on to Jerusalem, Jesus returned to Bethany, where Mary, Martha and Lazarus lived. Mary, believing this was probably the last time Jesus would be with them, showed her devotion by washing his feet with expensive perfume (John 12:1-4). Judas objected that the use of expensive perfume in this way was a waste of money. In answer Jesus told his disciples that he would be with them only a little longer, then would be crucified. He saw Mary’s... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:3

Mary . See App-100 . pound . Greek. litra Latin. libra = about 12 oz. App-51 . Occurs only here and John 19:39 . ointment . Greek. muron. Aromatic balSamaritan Pentateuch spikenard. See note on Mark 14:3 . anointed. Three anointings are recorded in the Gospels. The first, probably in Capernaum in the house of Simon the Pharisee ( Luk 7:36-60 ): a woman anointed His feet. The one here was the second, and again His feet were anointed. At the third, in the house of Simon the leper, a... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 12:3

Mary therefore took a pound of pure nard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.Pure nard ... Spikenard was a perfume highly prized by the ancients, and was produced from Nardostachys jatamansi, a small plant (which is) a native of the Himalaya Mountains.[4] The high cost derived partly from the transportation of it thousands of miles from India to Jerusalem. There were "cut" varieties of it, but... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:3

John 12:3. Then took Mary a pound of ointment— This supper is supposed by many to have been the same with that mentioned Mat 26:6 and Mar 14:3 but upon examination, they will appear to have been different. This happened in the house of Lazarus, that in the house of Simon the leper: at this, Mary the sister of Lazarus anointed our Lord's feet, and wiped them with her hair; at that, a woman, not named, poured the ointment on his head. Here Judas only found fault with the action; there he was... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:3

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:3

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:3

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:3-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:2-8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:3-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 12:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 12:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:3

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