John 12:7-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 So Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Let her keep this for the day of my burial.[a] 8 You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.”(A)
9 [The] large crowd of the Jews found out that he was there and came, not only because of Jesus, but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.(B)
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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.
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