Matthew 26:12

New English Translation

When she poured this oil on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.

Cross References

Genesis 50:2

Joseph instructed the physicians in his service to embalm his father, so the physicians embalmed Israel.

2 Chronicles 16:14

He was buried in the tomb he had carved out in the City of David. They laid him to rest on a bier covered with spices and assorted mixtures of ointments. They made a huge bonfire to honor him.

Mark 14:8

She did what she could. She anointed my body beforehand for burial.

Mark 16:1

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought aromatic spices so that they might go and anoint him.

Luke 23:56

Then they returned and prepared aromatic spices and perfumes. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

John 12:7

So Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She has kept it for the day of my burial.