John 12:7

Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 12:7

BSB

"Leave her alone," Jesus replied. "She has kept this perfume in preparation for the day of My burial.

AKJV

Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying has she kept this.

CPDV

But Jesus said: "Permit her, so that she may keep it against the day of my burial.

ERV

Jesus therefore said, Suffer her to keep it against the day of my burying.

NHEB

But Jesus said, "Leave her alone, that she may keep this for the day of my burial.

SMT

Then said Jesus, Let her go; for the day of my interment has she kept this.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 12:7

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Commentary for John 12:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 12:7

Summary

Jesus defends woman's preparation for burial

Place

Bethany

Event

Jesus defends Mary's action

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD