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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And of Jesus having been in Bethany in <i>the</i> house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the Leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was [back] in Bethany, at the home of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon, a man who had a serious skin disease, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus was in the town of Bethany, eating at the home of Simon, who had leprosy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon, a man who had suffered from a skin disease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon, a man who had suffered from a dreaded skin disease. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was come to Bethany and was at the house of Simon the Leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus having been in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And of Jesus having been in Bethany in <i>the</i> house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jesus having been in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus having been in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leprous,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when Jesus was in Bethania, in the house of Simon the leper, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when Jesus was in Bethania, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now while Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when Jesus was at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when Yeshua was in Bethany in the House of Shimeon the Potter,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />When Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus being in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon who had been a leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Now when Jesus was come to Bethany and was at the house of Simon the Leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Now, when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when Jesus was at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/26-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7910" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Jesus Anointed at Bethany</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5</span>“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">While</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenou (V-APM-GMS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">was</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/963.htm" title="963: Bēthania (N-DFS) -- Of Chaldee origin; date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine.">Bethany</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3614.htm" title="3614: oikia (N-DFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">the home</a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōnos (N-GMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">of Simon</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3015.htm" title="3015: leprou (Adj-GMS) -- A leprous person, a leper. From the same as lepra; scaly, i.e. Leprous.">Leper,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3-9</a></span><br />While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. / Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? / It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1-8</a></span><br />Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. / So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. / Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-36.htm">Luke 7:36-50</a></span><br />Then one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to eat with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. / When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-17.htm">Matthew 21:17</a></span><br />Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where He spent the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-18.htm">Matthew 11:18-19</a></span><br />For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ / The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-1.htm">John 11:1-2</a></span><br />At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. / (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-55.htm">John 11:55-57</a></span><br />Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover. / They kept looking for Jesus and asking one another as they stood in the temple courts, “What do you think? Will He come to the feast at all?” / But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-18.htm">John 11:18</a></span><br />Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, a little less than two miles away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-30.htm">John 11:30</a></span><br />Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-45.htm">John 11:45-46</a></span><br />Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him. / But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Matthew 9:10-11</a></span><br />Later, as Jesus was dining at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with Him and His disciples. / When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Matthew 8:20</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Matthew 10:11-13</a></span><br />Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. / As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-13.htm">Matthew 26:13</a></span><br />Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-2.htm">Matthew 26:2</a></span><br />“You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,</p><p class="hdg">in Bethany.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/21-17.htm">Matthew 21:17</a></b></br> And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/11-12.htm">Mark 11:12</a></b></br> And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/11-1.htm">John 11:1,2</a></b></br> Now a certain <i>man</i> was sick, <i>named</i> Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha… </p><p class="hdg">Simon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3</a></b></br> And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured <i>it</i> on his head.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/21-17.htm">Bethany</a> <a href="/matthew/25-15.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Leper</a> <a href="/matthew/17-25.htm">Simon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/11-1.htm">Bethany</a> <a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/26-18.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/26-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Leper</a> <a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Simon</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">69. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It is significant in the Gospels as a place where Jesus often visited, especially during the final week of His life. Bethany was the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead (John 11). This village served as a place of refuge and rest for Jesus, away from the tensions in Jerusalem. The proximity to Jerusalem made it a strategic location for Jesus' ministry during the Passover.<p><b>in the home of Simon the Leper</b><br>Simon the Leper is mentioned only in this context, and little is known about him outside of this passage. The designation "the Leper" suggests that he was once afflicted with leprosy, a condition that would have made him an outcast according to Jewish law (Leviticus 13-14). It is likely that Simon had been healed, possibly by Jesus, allowing him to host guests in his home. This setting highlights Jesus' compassion and willingness to associate with those marginalized by society. The gathering in Simon's home sets the stage for the anointing of Jesus, an act of devotion and foreshadowing of His impending death and burial.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is in Bethany at this time.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a></b><br>A village near Jerusalem, known as the place where Jesus often stayed and performed miracles, such as raising Lazarus from the dead.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/simon_the_leper.htm">Simon the Leper</a></b><br>A man who had been afflicted with leprosy, indicating that Jesus was willing to associate with those considered unclean by society. It is likely that Simon had been healed by Jesus, as he is hosting a gathering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_compassion_and_inclusivity.htm">Jesus' Compassion and Inclusivity</a></b><br>Jesus' presence in the home of Simon the leper demonstrates His willingness to reach out to those marginalized by society. As followers of Christ, we are called to show compassion and inclusivity, breaking down barriers that separate us from others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_bethany.htm">The Significance of Bethany</a></b><br>Bethany serves as a place of refuge and significant events in Jesus' ministry. It reminds us of the importance of having spaces in our lives where we can encounter Jesus and witness His work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_gratitude.htm">Hospitality and Gratitude</a></b><br>Simon's hosting of Jesus in his home reflects a heart of gratitude and hospitality. We are encouraged to open our homes and lives to others, creating environments where Jesus can be honored and His presence felt.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_cultural_context.htm">Understanding Cultural Context</a></b><br>Recognizing the cultural and religious context of leprosy in biblical times helps us appreciate the radical nature of Jesus' actions. We are challenged to understand and engage with the cultural contexts of those around us today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_simon_the_leper_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Simon the Leper in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_matthew's_anointing_differ.htm">In Matthew 26:6–13, why does the anointing scene differ from similar accounts in other Gospels regarding the woman’s identity and purpose of the act? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_living_by_faith.htm">Who was Simon the Leper in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/christian_view_on_wearing_scents.htm">What is the Christian perspective on wearing fragrances?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Now when Jesus was in Bethany.</span>--The narrative is given out of its proper order on account of its connection (as indicated in St. John's record) with the act of the Traitor. St. John fixes it (<a href="/john/12-1.htm" title="Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.">John 12:1</a>) at six days before the Passover, <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> on the evening that preceded the entry into Jerusalem. It was, therefore, a feast such as Jews were wont to hold at the close of the Sabbath.<p><span class= "bld">In the house of Simon the leper.</span>--Of the man so described we know nothing beyond the fact thus mentioned. It is not likely, had he been a leper at the time, that men would have gathered to a feast at his house, and it is natural to infer that our Lord had healed him, but that the name still adhered to him to distinguish him from other Simons. We learn from St. John (<a href="/john/12-2.htm" title="There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.">John 12:2</a>) that Lazarus was there, and that Martha, true to her character, was busy "serving." The Twelve were also there, and probably many others. The incident that follows is narrated by all the Evangelists except St. Luke, who may either not have heard it from his informants, or, if he had heard it, may have passed it over as having already recorded a fact of like character (<a href="/context/luke/7-37.htm" title="And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,">Luke 7:37-40</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 6-13.</span> - <span class="accented">The anointing at Bethany.</span> (<a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3-9</a>; <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1-8</a>.) This parenthetical episode is introduced by the two synoptists out of its chronological order, with the view of indicating the immediate cause of Judas's resolution to betray his Master, the issue of which they proceed to narrate (see on ver. 14). This anointing must not be confounded with that related by St. Luke (<a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Luke 7:37</a>, etc.), where the scene, the time, and the actor were different, and the significance was of a very inferior nature. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When Jesus was in Bethany.</span> St. John tells us that the incident took place six days before the Passover, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> on the Saturday preceding Palm Sunday. It is St. Matthew's custom to describe events not always in their historical sequence, but according to some logical or spiritual connection which in his mind overrides considerations of time or place. (For Bethany, see on Matthew 21:1.) <span class="cmt_word">Simon the leper</span>. Not that he was a leper now, but either the appellation was hereditary, in reference to some such malady inflicted on his family, or he himself, having been cured by Christ, retained the name in memory of his cleansing. So St. Matthew is called "the publican" after he had relinquished his obnoxious business (<a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Matthew 10:3</a>), and the revived man is termed "the dead" (<a href="/luke/7-15.htm">Luke 7:15</a>). The frequency of the name Simon among the Jews rendered the addition of a surname expedient; thus we have Simon the Cananite, Simon the tanner, Simon Bar-john, etc. Nothing certain is known about this person. Tradition makes him father of Lazarus or husband of Martha. That he was connected with the holy family of Bethany, either by relationship or close friendship, seems to be well established. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">While</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="grk">γενομένου</span> <span class="translit">(genomenou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bethany</span><br /><span class="grk">Βηθανίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(Bēthania)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_963.htm">Strong's 963: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Chaldee origin; date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] home</span><br /><span class="grk">οἰκίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(oikia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> </span><span class="str2">From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Simon</span><br /><span class="grk">Σίμωνος</span> <span class="translit">(Simōnos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">leper,</span><br /><span class="grk">λεπροῦ</span> <span class="translit">(leprou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3015.htm">Strong's 3015: </a> </span><span class="str2">A leprous person, a leper. 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