Matthew 26:7

New Century Version

While Jesus was there, a woman approached him with an alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume. She poured this perfume on Jesus’ head while he was eating.

Cross References

2 Kings 9:1

At the same time, Elisha the prophet called a man from the groups of prophets. Elisha said, “Get ready, and take this small bottle of olive oil in your hand. Go to Ramoth in Gilead.

Psalm 133:2

It is like perfumed oil poured on the priest’s head and running down his beard. It ran down Aaron’s beard and on to the collar of his robes.

Ecclesiastes 10:1

Dead flies can make even perfume stink. In the same way, a little foolishness can spoil wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 9:8

Put on nice clothes and make yourself look good.

Song of Solomon 1:3

The smell of your perfume is pleasant, and your name is pleasant like expensive perfume. That’s why the young women love you.

Isaiah 57:9

You use your oils and perfumes to look nice for Molech. You have sent your messengers to faraway lands; you even tried to send them to the place of the dead.

Matthew 26:8

His followers were upset when they saw the woman do this. They asked, “Why waste that perfume?

Mark 14:3

Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon, who had a skin disease. While Jesus was eating there, a woman approached him with an alabaster jar filled with very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She opened the jar and poured the perfume on Jesus’ head.

Luke 7:46

You did not put oil on my head, but she poured perfume on my feet.