Matthew 26:6

“Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,”

"Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper," - Matthew 26:6
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What does Matthew 26:6 mean?

Matthew 26:6 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, there came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat." This verse comes from the New…

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At the Table of Transformation: A Study on Matthew 26:6

As we immerse ourselves in the beauty of God's Word, Matthew 26:6 invites us to the profound scenario of Jesus’ time in Bethany, specifically in the house of Simon the leper: "Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper." In this single verse, we find more…

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A Prayer of Reflective Worship in the House of Simon

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I am drawn deeply to the scripture in Matthew 26:6, which states, "Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper." In my heart, I can imagine Jesus dwelling among His people, sharing love, acceptance, and divine…

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Matthew 9:26 - "And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land."
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Matthew 26:4 - "And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him."
Matthew 26:5 - "But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people."
Matthew 26:16 - "And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him."
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Matthew 26:72 - "And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man."
Matthew 11:26 - "Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight."
Matthew 26:30 - "And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives."
Matthew 26:20 - "Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve."
Matthew 26:66 - "What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death."
Matthew 26:9 - "For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."