Mark 14:8 cpdv — But she has done what she could. She has arrived in advance to anoint my body for burial.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But she has done what she could. She has arrived in advance to anoint my body for burial. "

— Mark 14:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 14 — Context

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For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and been given to the poor.” And they murmured against her.

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But Jesus said: “Permit her. What is the reason that you trouble her? She has done a good deed for me.

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For the poor, you have with you always. And whenever you wish, you are able to do good to them. But you do not have me always.

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But she has done what she could. She has arrived in advance to anoint my body for burial.

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Amen I say to you, wherever this Gospel shall be preached throughout the entire world, the things she has done also shall be told, in memory of her.”

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And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away, to the leaders of the priests, in order to betray him to them.

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And they, upon hearing it, were gladdened. And they promised him that they would give him money. And he sought an opportune means by which he might betray him.

Mark 14:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:8 say?
Mark 14:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But she has done what she could. She has arrived in advance to anoint my body for burial. ”
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 (CPDV): “But she has done what she could. She has arrived in advance to anoint my body for burial. ” 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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