Matthew 26:10 “Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has…”

Matthew 26:10

Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

World English Bible

However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? She has done a good work for me.

American Standard Version

But Jesus perceiving it said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Iesus knowing it, sayde vnto them, Why trouble yee the woman? for shee hath wrought a good woorke vpon me.

Darby Translation

But Jesus knowing [it] said to them, Why do ye trouble the woman? for she has wrought a good work toward me.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesus having known, said to them, 'Why do ye give trouble to the woman? for a good work she wrought for me;

Bible in Basic English

But Jesus, seeing it, said to them, Why are you troubling the woman? she has done a kind act to me.

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Cross references

“Why”

Job 13:7 Mark 14:6 Luke 7:44–50 Galatians 1:7 Galatians 5:12 Galatians 6:17

Job 13:7 · BSB

Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?

Mark 14:6 · BSB

But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Luke 7:44–50 · BSB

And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

Galatians 1:7 · BSB

which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ.

Galatians 5:12 · BSB

As for those who are agitating you, I wish they would proceed to emasculate themselves!

Galatians 6:17 · BSB

From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.

“a good”

Titus 3:8 Hebrews 13:21 1 Timothy 3:1 1 Timothy 5:10 2 Timothy 2:21 Titus 1:16

Titus 3:8 · BSB

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Hebrews 13:21 · BSB

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 3:1 · BSB

This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

1 Timothy 5:10 · BSB

and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

2 Timothy 2:21 · BSB

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

Titus 1:16 · BSB

They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”

11The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.

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