John 12:3

Easy To Read Version

Mary brought in a pint of very expensive perfume made from pure nard. {\cf2\super [190]} Mary poured the perfume on Jesus’ feet. Then she wiped his feet with her hair. And the sweet smell from the perfume filled the whole house.

Cross References

Psalm 132:2

David made a promise to the Lord.\par David made a special promise\par to the Mighty God of Jacob.\par

Proverbs 27:16

Trying to stop that woman is like trying to stop the wind. It is like trying to grab oil with your hand.

Luke 10:42

Only one thing is important. Mary has made the right choice; and it will never be taken away from her.”

Luke 7:46

You did not honor me with oil for my head, but she rubbed my feet with her sweet-smelling oil.

John 11:2

(Mary is the same woman that later put perfume on the Lord (Jesus) and wiped his feet with her hair.) Mary’s brother was Lazarus, the man that was now sick.

John 11:28

After Martha said these things, she went back to her sister Mary. Martha talked to Mary alone. Martha said, “The Teacher (Jesus) is here. He is asking for you.”

John 11:32

Mary went to the place where Jesus was. When she saw Jesus, she bowed at his feet. Mary said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”

John 19:39

Nicodemus went with Joseph. Nicodemus was the man who had come to Jesus before and talked to him at night. Nicodemus brought about 100 pounds {\cf2\super [257]} of spices. This was a mixture of myrrh and aloes. {\cf2\super [258]}