There came unto him a woman having an alabaster flask of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat to eat.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
A woman. This was Mary, the sister of Lazarus. (St. John xii. 3.) (Bible de Vence)
It is not the use, but the abuse of things, which is blameworthy. That man is not to be blamed, who does not exceed the rules followed by good, honourable, and conscientious men, with whom he associates. What, therefore, in some is often reprehensible, in another is highly commendable. A good reputation is a sweet perfume, which a man merits for his worthy deeds; and whilst he follows the footsteps of Christ, he may justly be said to anoint our Redeemer's feet with a most precious ointment. (St. Augustine)
