Mark 14:3

"For they said, “Not during the feast, because there might be a riot among the people.”"

Key Reflection

This verse from Mark 14:3 reveals an important detail about the timing of events leading up to Jesus' final supper with his disciples. The statement "For they said, ‘Not during the feast, because there might be a riot among the people.’" suggests that the religious leaders were concerned about maintaining order and avoiding any disturbances during the Passover feast, which was a highly politicized event given its historical significance and the large crowds present. This context underscores the strategic and potentially dangerous nature of Jesus' actions and teachings in Jerusalem at this critical time.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 3. Ointment. This word does not convey quite the proper meaning. This was a perfume: it was used only to give a pleasant odour, and was liquid. Of spikenard. The nard, from which this perfume was made, is a plant of the East Indies, with a small slender stalk, and a heavy, thick root. The best perfume is obtained from the root, though the stalk and fruit are used for that purpose. And she brake the box. This may mean no more than that she broke the seal of the box. so that it could be poured out. Boxes of perfumes are often sealed, or made fast with wax, to prevent the perfume from escaping.

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