Mark 14:6

The Passion Translation

Jesus said to them, “Leave her alone! Why are you so critical of this woman? She has honored me with this beautiful act of kindness.

Cross References

Isaiah 54:17

But I promise you, no weapon meant to hurt you will succeed, and you will refute every accusing word spoken against you. This promise is the inheritance of Yahweh’s servants, and their vindication is from me,” says Yahweh.

Matthew 26:10

Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Why are you critical of this woman? She has done a beautiful act of kindness.

Mark 14:5

It could have been sold for a great sum, and the money could have benefited the poor.” So they scolded her harshly.

Mark 14:7

You will always have the poor, whom you can help whenever you want, but you will not always have me.

Acts 9:36

Now, there was a follower of Jesus who lived in Joppa. Her Aramaic name, Tabitha, means “gazelle.” She lived her life doing kind things for others and serving the poor.

2 Corinthians 10:18

So let’s be clear. To have the Lord’s approval and commendation is of greater value than bragging about oneself.

2 Corinthians 9:8

Yes, God is more than ready to overwhelm you with every form of grace, so that you will have more than enough of everything —every moment and in every way. He will make you overflow with abundance in every good thing you do.

Ephesians 2:10

We have become his poetry, a re-created people that will fulfill the destiny he has given each of us, for we are joined to Jesus, the Anointed One. Even before we were born, God planned in advance our destiny and the good works we would do to fulfill it!

Colossians 1:10

We pray that you would walk in the ways of true righteousness, pleasing God in every good thing you do. Then you’ll become fruit-bearing branches, yielding to his life, and maturing in the rich experience of knowing God in his fullness!

2 Thessalonians 2:17

encourage your hearts and inspire you with strength to always do and speak what is good and beautiful in his eyes.

1 Timothy 5:10

They should have a beautiful testimony of raising their families, practicing hospitality, encouraging other believers, comforting troubled ones, and have a reputation for doing good works.

1 Timothy 6:18

Remind the wealthy to be rich in remarkable works of extravagant generosity, willing to share with others.

2 Timothy 2:21

But you, Timothy, must not see your life and ministry this way. Your life and ministry must not be disgraced, for you are to be a pure container of Christ and dedicated to the honorable purposes of your Master, prepared for every good work that he gives you to do.

2 Timothy 3:17

Then you will be God’s servant, fully mature and perfectly prepared to fulfill any assignment God gives you.

Titus 2:14

He sacrificed himself for us that he might purchase our freedom from every lawless deed and to purify for himself a people who are his very own, passionate to do what is beautiful in his eyes.

Titus 2:7

Above all, set yourself apart as a model of a life nobly lived. With dignity, demonstrate integrity in all that you teach.

Titus 3:14

Encourage the believers to be passionately devoted to beautiful works of righteousness by meeting the urgent needs of others and not be unfruitful.

Titus 3:8

How true and faithful is this message! I want you to especially emphasize these truths, so that those who believe in God will be careful to devote themselves to doing good works. It is always beautiful and profitable for believers to do good works.

Hebrews 10:24

Discover creative ways to encourage others and to motivate them toward acts of compassion, doing beautiful works as expressions of love.

Hebrews 13:21

may he work perfection into every part of you giving you all that you need to fulfill your destiny. And may he express through you all that is excellent and pleasing to him through your life-union with Jesus the Anointed One who is to receive all glory forever! Amen!

1 Peter 2:12

Live honorable lives as you mix with unbelievers, even though they accuse you of being evildoers. For they will see your beautiful works and have a reason to glorify God in the day he visits us.