Bible Strands
Matthew 26:10
Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the disciples immediately after they object to a woman’s costly anointing, defending her action before his impending crucifixion.
The words — γνοὺς (gnous) means “having known” or “being aware,” and κόπους (kopous) translates literally to “trouble” or “bothering,” framing the disciples’ complaint as unwarranted disturbance.
The thread — The defense of faithful service and the call to good works echoes the exhortations in Titus 3:8, Hebrews 13:21, and 1 Timothy 3:1.
Why it lands — The text commands readers to recognize that honoring Christ through costly devotion takes precedence over practical objections, without adding devotional commentary.
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The Greek words
King James Version
When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.
Cross-references
- Titus 3:8 This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
- 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.
- 1 Timothy 3:1 This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.
- 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
- 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 1:16 They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.
- 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.
- Titus 3:1 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
- 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.
- Colossians 1:10 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,