Mark 14:6-8

[6] And Jesus said, her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work [7] For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but ye have not always. [8] She hath done what could: she is come aforehand to anoint body to the burying.

What is the context of Mark 14:6-8?

A Woman Anoints Jesus (Mark 14:3-9 true)
Jesus’ Anointing at Bethany (Mark 14:3-9 true)
Jesus Anointed at Bethany (Mark 14:1-9 true)
The Anointing at Bethany (Mark 14:3-11 true)
Death Plot and the Anointing in Bethany (Mark 14:1-11 true)
Jesus Anointed at Bethany .( A .) .( B .) .( C .) (Mark 14:1-11 true)
Death Plot and Anointing (Mark 14:1-11 true)

What does Mark 14:6-8 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Jesus defended Mary"s act and explained why it was appropriate. It was an act of devotion to Jesus, and it was an anointing for burial. We cannot tell how much about Jesus" death Mary understood. She probably anointed Him only as an act of love. We should not interpret Jesus" statement as expressing disregard for the poor (cf. Matthew 5:3; Matthew 6:2-4; Matthew 19:21; Luke 6:20; Luke 6:36-38; Luke 21:1-4; John 13:29).