But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of My burial.
For He stands at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those who condemn his soul.
And the Lord said to the Adversary, “The Lord rebuke you, Adversary! The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebukes you! Is this not a burning brand taken out of the fire?”
When Jesus perceived it, He said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? She has done a good work for Me.
In pouring this ointment on My body, she did it for My burial.
Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me.
Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, who was a good and just man.