Mark 14:8

"For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want to, you can do them good; but you will not always have me."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the timeless nature of poverty alongside the fleeting presence of Jesus among his followers. It encourages generosity towards the poor while emphasizing that personal interaction with Christ is temporary, urging believers to cherish and seize the opportunity when it exists.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 8. She hath done what she could. She has showed the highest attachment in her power; and it was, as it is now, a sufficient argument against there being any real waste, that it was done for the honour of Christ. __________________________________________________________________

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