12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.
12 When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.
12 In pouring this ointment on my body, she has done it to prepare me for burial.
12 When she poured this perfume on my body, what she really did was anoint me for burial.
12 For in pouring this fragrant oil on My body, she did it for My burial.
12 She has poured this perfume on me to prepare my body for burial.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 26:12
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.