John 12:7-9
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7 Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought it[a] so that she might keep it for the day of my burial.(A) 8 You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.”(B)
The Plot to Kill Lazarus
9 When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.
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- 12.7 Gk lacks She bought it
John 12:7-9
New International Version
7 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.(A) 8 You will always have the poor among you,[a](B) but you will not always have me.”
9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.(C)
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- John 12:8 See Deut. 15:11.
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