John 12:1-11 ▼

1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus (YHWH saves) came to Bethany (house of affliction), the hometown of Lazarus (God has helped), whom He had raised from the dead.

2 So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha (the lady) served, and Lazarus (God has helped) was among those reclining at the table with Him.

3 Then Mary (beloved) took about a pint <12 ounces / 340 grams> of expensive perfume, made of pure nard (spikenard), and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

4 But one of His disciples (pupils), Judas (praise) Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,

5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii (days’ wages) and the money given to the poor?

6 Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

7 “Leave her alone, Jesus (YHWH saves) replied. “She has kept this perfume in preparation for the day of My burial.

8 The poor you⁺ will always have with you⁺ , but you⁺ will not always have Me.

9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews (people of praise) learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus (God has helped), whom He had raised from the dead.

10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus (God has helped) as well,

11 for on account of him many of the Jews (people of praise) were deserting them and believing (had faith) in Jesus (YHWH saves).