Mark 14:7

For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 14:7

BSB

The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.

AKJV

For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you will you may do them good: but me you have not always.

CPDV

For the poor, you have with you always. And whenever you wish, you are able to do good to them. But you do not have me always.

ERV

For ye have the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can do them good: but me ye have not always.

NHEB

For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want to, you can do them good; but you will not always have me.

SMT

For always have ye the poor with you, and when ye wish ye can do them good: and me ye have not always.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 14:7

ForG1063ConjunctionyehaveG2192VerbthepoorG4434Adjective withG3326Preposition youG1438 alwaysG3842Adverb andG2532Conjunction whensoeverG3752yewillG2309VerbyemayG1410Verb doG4160Verb themG846 goodG2095Adverb butG1161Conjunction meG1691yehaveG2192Verb notG3756 alwaysG3842Adverb

Commentary for Mark 14:7

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Mark 14:7

Summary

Opportunity for charity persists; unique moment passes

Place

Bethany

Event

Teaching about priorities

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD