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Matthew 26:6
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative places Jesus in Bethany at the house of Simon the Leper, immediately following the chief priests' decision to avoid arresting him during the feast. This domestic location establishes the private backdrop for the anointing that follows.
The words — The Greek phrase ἐν οἰκίᾳ (en oikia) literally means "in the house," marking the specific domestic setting where the subsequent event unfolds.
The thread — This location parallels Mark 14:3, which also identifies Simon the Leper as the host, while John 12:1 and Luke 7:37 record similar anointings at Bethany and in a Pharisee's home respectively.
Why it lands — The verse grounds the coming act of devotion in a named household, requiring the reader to recognize that significant spiritual moments occur within ordinary personal spaces rather than formal religious venues.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
Cross-references
- Mark 14:3 While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
- John 12:1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
- Luke 7:37 When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume.
- John 11:1 At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
- Matthew 21:17 Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where He spent the night.
- Mark 11:12 The next day, when they had left Bethany, Jesus was hungry.