John 12:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Mary brought in a pint of expensive perfume made of pure nard. She 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

John 11:2

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

John 11:32

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

Luke 7:46

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

John 11:28

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

Song of Solomon 1:3

Your perfume smells wonderful, but your name is sweeter than the best perfume. That is why the young women love you.

Song of Solomon 1:12

The smell of my perfume reaches out to the king lying on his couch.

Psalm 132:2

He made a promise to you, Lord, an oath to the Mighty God of Jacob.

Song of Solomon 4:10

Your love is so beautiful, my darling, my bride! Your love is better than wine. The smell of your perfume is better than any kind of spice!

Luke 10:42

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

John 19:39

Nicodemus went with Joseph. He was the man who had come to Jesus before and talked to him at night. He brought about 100 pounds of spices—a mixture of myrrh and aloes.

Proverbs 27:16

Stopping her is like trying to stop the wind or trying to hold oil in your hand.