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Mark 14:6
But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to the disciples immediately after they scold a woman for anointing Him with expensive perfume.
The words — ἄφετε (aphete) means "do leave alone," and τί (ti) translates literally as "why," framing His response as a direct rebuke to their complaint.
The thread — This exchange parallels Matthew 26:10 and connects to the ongoing biblical command to support practical needs as seen in Titus 3:14 and Hebrews 10:24.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that devotion to Christ’s physical presence takes precedence over practical calculations, since He will not always be physically present.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.
Cross-references
- Titus 3:14 And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
- Matthew 26:10 Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
- Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
- Hebrews 13:21 equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- Acts 9:36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
- Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
- 2 Timothy 2:21 So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
- Titus 2:7 In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- Titus 2:14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
- Job 42:7 After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has.