Mark 14:6 nasb — But Jesus said, "Let her alone; why do you bother her? She has done a good deed to Me.

NASB

"But Jesus said, "Let her alone; why do you bother her? She has done a good deed to Me."

— Mark 14:6, NASB

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Mark 14 — Context

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While He was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table, there came a woman with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured it over His head.

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But some were indignantly remarking to one another, "Why has this perfume been wasted?

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"For this perfume might have been sold for over three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor." And they were scolding her.

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But Jesus said, "Let her alone; why do you bother her? She has done a good deed to Me.

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

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"She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for the burial.

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"Truly I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of in memory of her."

Mark 14:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:6 say?
Mark 14:6 in the NASB reads: “But Jesus said, "Let her alone; why do you bother her? She has done a good deed to Me.”
Where is Mark 14:6 in the Bible?
Mark 14:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 6.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 14:6.
What translation should I read Mark 14:6 in?
Mark 14:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 14:6?
Mark 14:6 reads (NASB): “But Jesus said, "Let her alone; why do you bother her? She has done a good deed to Me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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