6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,
6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
6 Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,
6 When Jesus was at Bethany, a guest of Simon the Leper,
6 And when Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper,
6 Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 26:6
Commentary on Matthew 26:6-13
(Read Matthew 26:6-13)
The pouring ointment upon the head of Christ was a token of the highest respect. Where there is true love in the heart to Jesus Christ, nothing will be thought too good to bestow upon him. The more Christ's servants and their services are cavilled at, the more he manifests his acceptance. This act of faith and love was so remarkable, that it would be reported, as a memorial of Mary's faith and love, to all future ages, and in all places where the gospel should be preached. This prophecy is fulfilled.