Mark 14:8 asv — She hath done what she could; she hath anointed my body beforehand for the burying.

American Standard Version

"She hath done what she could; she hath anointed my body beforehand for the burying. "

— Mark 14:8, American Standard Version

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Mark 14 — Context

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For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred shillings, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

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But Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

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For ye have the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can do them good: but me ye have not always.

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She hath done what she could; she hath anointed my body beforehand for the burying.

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And verily I say unto you, Wheresoever the gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

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And Judas Iscariot, he that was one of the twelve, went away unto the chief priests, that he might deliver him unto them.

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And they, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently deliver him unto them.

Mark 14:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:8 say?
Mark 14:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “She hath done what she could; she hath anointed my body beforehand for the burying. ”
Where is Mark 14:8 in the Bible?
Mark 14:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 8.
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 14:8.
What translation should I read Mark 14:8 in?
Mark 14:8 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 14:8?
Mark 14:8 reads (ASV): “She hath done what she could; she hath anointed my body beforehand for the burying. ” 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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