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John 12:3-8

3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected,

5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.”

6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.

7 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.

8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”

Cross References for John 12:3-8

Song of Songs 4:13 - Your plants are an orchard of pomegranates with choice fruits, with henna and nard, Click to read the verse Song of Songs 4:13 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 4:13

Psalms 132:2 - He swore an oath to the Lord and made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: Click to read the verse Psalms 132:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 132:2

Amos 6:6 - You drink wine by the bowlful and use the finest lotions, but you do not grieve over the ruin o... Click to read the verse Amos 6:6 Click to read the verse Amos 6:6

Song of Songs 4:10 - How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much more pleasing is your love than wine... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 4:10 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 4:10

Psalms 133:2 - It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s ... Click to read the verse Psalms 133:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 133:2

Song of Songs 1:3 - Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:3 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:3

Exodus 30:35 - and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer. It is to be salted and pure and s... Click to read the verse Exodus 30:35 Click to read the verse Exodus 30:35

Proverbs 27:9 - Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from h... Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:9

Luke 10:39 - She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. Click to read the verse Luke 10:39 Click to read the verse Luke 10:39

Matthew 28:9 - Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped... Click to read the verse Matthew 28:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:9

Luke 7:37-38 - When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Phar... Click to read the verse Luke 7:37-38 Click to read the verse Luke 7:37-38

Luke 7:46 - You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Click to read the verse Luke 7:46 Click to read the verse Luke 7:46

Song of Songs 1:12 - Beloved While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance. Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:12 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 1:12

Song of Songs 4:13-14 - Your plants are an orchard of pomegranates with choice fruits, with henna and nard, Click to read the verse Song of Songs 4:13-14 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 4:13-14

Mark 14:3-9 - While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, ... Click to read the verse Mark 14:3-9 Click to read the verse Mark 14:3-9

Proverbs 27:16 - restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand. Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:16

John 11:32 - When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, ... Click to read the verse John 11:32 Click to read the verse John 11:32

John 11:28 - And after she had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside. “The Teacher is he... Click to read the verse John 11:28 Click to read the verse John 11:28

Matthew 26:6-13 - Jesus Anointed at Bethany While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Le... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:6-13 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:6-13

John 11:2 - This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord ... Click to read the verse John 11:2 Click to read the verse John 11:2

Luke 10:38-39 - At the Home of Martha and Mary As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a villa... Click to read the verse Luke 10:38-39 Click to read the verse Luke 10:38-39