Therefore Mary took a pound† of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
John 12:3 in context
John 12:1–6
1
Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
2
So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.
3
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Therefore Mary took a pound† of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.
6
Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.
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- a Roman pound of 12 ounces, or about 340 grams
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