John 12:7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 So Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Let her keep this for the day of my burial.[a]
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- 12:7 Jesus’ response reflects the rabbinical discussion of what was the greatest act of mercy, almsgiving or burying the dead. Those who favored proper burial of the dead thought it an essential condition for sharing in the resurrection.
John 12:7
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)
John 12:7
King James Version
7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.
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John 12:7
English Standard Version
7 Jesus said, “Leave her alone, so that she may keep it[a] for the day of my burial.
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- John 12:7 Or Leave her alone; she intended to keep it
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