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John 12:7-8

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 12:7-8

Luke 23:50 - Jesus’ Burial Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, Click to read the verse Luke 23:50 Click to read the verse Luke 23:50

Genesis 50:2 - Then Joseph directed the physicians in his service to embalm his father Israel. So the physicia... Click to read the verse Genesis 50:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:2

Matthew 26:12 - When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial. Click to read the verse Matthew 26:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:12

Mark 14:8 - She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. Click to read the verse Mark 14:8 Click to read the verse Mark 14:8

Mark 14:6 - “Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. Click to read the verse Mark 14:6 Click to read the verse Mark 14:6

Zechariah 3:2 - The Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke... Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:2 Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:2

Psalms 109:31 - For he stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save his life from those who condemn him. Click to read the verse Psalms 109:31 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:31

John 19:39 - He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. Nicodemus brou... Click to read the verse John 19:39 Click to read the verse John 19:39

Matthew 26:10 - Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:10

Matthew 27:57-60 - The Burial of Jesus As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, ... Click to read the verse Matthew 27:57-60 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:57-60

John 19:38-42 - The Burial of Jesus Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph w... Click to read the verse John 19:38-42 Click to read the verse John 19:38-42

Mark 15:42-47 - The Burial of Jesus It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening... Click to read the verse Mark 15:42-47 Click to read the verse Mark 15:42-47