3 Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. While he was eating,14:3 Or reclining. a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard. She broke open the jar and poured the perfume over his head.
6 But Jesus replied, "Leave her alone. Why criticize her for doing such a good thing to me?8 She has done what she could and has anointed my body for burial ahead of time.9 I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed."