Matthew 26:13 asv — Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which this woman hath do…

American Standard Version

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

— Matthew 26:13, American Standard Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

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But Jesus perceiving it said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

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For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

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For in that she poured this ointment upon my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.

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

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Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

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and said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they weighed unto him thirty pieces of silver.

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And from that time he sought opportunity to deliver him unto them.

Matthew 26:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:13 say?
Matthew 26:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. ”
Where is Matthew 26:13 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 13.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:13.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:13 in?
Matthew 26:13 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 Matthew 26:13?
Matthew 26:13 reads (ASV): “Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. ” 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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