7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.
7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.
7 a woman came up to him with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table.
7 a woman came up to him as he was eating dinner and anointed him with a bottle of very expensive perfume.
7 a woman came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table.
7 While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 26:7
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.