Mark 14:8 bbe — She has done what she was able: she has put oil on my body to make it ready for its last resting-place.

Bible in Basic English

"She has done what she was able: she has put oil on my body to make it ready for its last resting-place."

— Mark 14:8, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 14 — Context

We might have got more than three hundred pence for it, and given the money to the poor. And they said things against her among themselves.

But Jesus said, Let her be; why are you troubling her? she has done a kind act to me.

The poor you have ever with you, and whenever you have the desire you may do them good: but me you have not for ever.

She has done what she was able: she has put oil on my body to make it ready for its last resting-place.

And truly I say to you, Wherever the good news goes out through all the earth, what this woman has done will be talked of in memory of her.

And Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, so that he might give him up to them.

And hearing what he said, they were glad, and gave him their word to make him a payment of money. And he took thought how he might best give him up to them.

Mark 14:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:8 say?

Mark 14:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “She has done what she was able: she has put oil on my body to make it ready for its last resting-place.”

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 (BBE): “She has done what she was able: she has put oil on my body to make it ready for its last resting-place.” 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.

Mark 14:8 bbe — She has done what she was able: she has put oil on my body to make it ready for its last resting-place.

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