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She has done a beautiful thing to me. <a href="/nlt/mark/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. Why criticize her for doing such a good thing to me? <a href="/esv/mark/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me. <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said, "Leave her alone; why do you cause trouble to her? She did a good work toward Me. <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> But Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me. <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said, “Leave her alone! Why are you bothering her? She has done a good deed for Me. <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Jesus said, &#8220Let her alone; why do you bother her? She has done a good deed to Me. <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why do you bother her? She has done a good deed to Me. <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why do you bother her? She did a good work to Me. <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why are you bothering her and causing trouble? She has done a good and beautiful thing to Me. <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a noble thing for me. <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said, &#8220Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a noble thing for Me. <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Jesus said: Leave her alone! Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing for me. <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said, "Leave her alone! Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing for me. <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Jesus said, "Leave her alone! Why are you bothering her? She has done a fine and beautiful thing for me. <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing for me, <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said, ?Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me. <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a good service for me. <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me. <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Jesus said, "Leave her alone: why are you troubling her? She has done a most gracious act towards me. <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you giving her trouble? She worked a good work on Me; <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said, "Leave her alone; why do you cause trouble to her? She did a good work toward Me. <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus said, 'Let her alone; why are ye giving her trouble? a good work she wrought on me; <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus said, Let her go; why bestow ye weariness upon her? she has wrought a good work upon me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Jesus said: Let her alone, why do you molest her? She hath wrought a good work upon me. <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Jesus said: “Permit her. What is the reason that you trouble her? She has done a good deed for me. <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you make trouble for her? She has done a good thing for me. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a good service for me.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said, Leave her alone; why do you trouble her? She has done a good work to me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua said, “Let her alone. Why are you troubling her? She has done a beautiful deed for me.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Jesus said: Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a good work on me. <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus said, <FR>Let her alone; why do you give her trouble? she hath wrought a beautiful work in me.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then said Jesus, Let her alone; why give ye her uneasiness? she hath performed a laudable act towards me. <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus said, let her alone, why do you disquiet her? it is commendable, what she has done out of respect to me. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Jesus said, "Leave her alone: why are you troubling her? She has done a most gracious act towards me. <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But Jesus said, <FR>"Let her alone; why do ye cause her trouble? She wrought a good work on Me;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Jesus said, <FR>Let her alone, why do ye give her uneasiness?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/14-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4653" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Jesus Anointed at Bethany</a> …5It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. 6<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- 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: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: Aphete (V-AMA-2P) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">“Leave her alone;</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">why</a> <a href="/greek/3930.htm" title="3930: parechete (V-PIA-2P) -- From para and echo; to hold near, i.e. Present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion.">are you bothering</a> <a href="/greek/2873.htm" title="2873: kopous (N-AMP) -- From kopto; a cut, i.e. toil, literally or figuratively; by implication, pains."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her?</a> <a href="/greek/2038.htm" title="2038: ērgasato (V-AIM-3S) -- To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. ">She has done</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: kalon (Adj-ANS) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">a beautiful</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergon (N-ANS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">deed</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.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emoi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me.</a> 7The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-10.htm">Matthew 26:10</a> Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me. <a href="/john/12-7.htm">John 12:7</a> “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “She has kept this perfume in preparation for the day of My burial. <a href="/luke/10-41.htm">Luke 10:41-42</a> “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things. / But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.” <a href="/john/11-5.htm">John 11:5</a> Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. <a href="/matthew/15-28.htm">Matthew 15:28</a> “O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. <a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10</a> Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Matthew 9:22</a> Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour. <a href="/john/13-7.htm">John 13:7</a> Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Matthew 8:10</a> When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. <a href="/john/2-4.htm">John 2:4</a> “Woman, what is that to you and to Me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/isaiah/43-4.htm">Isaiah 43:4</a> Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life. <a href="/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13</a> and Elisha said to Gehazi, “Now tell her, ‘Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’” “I have a home among my own people,” she replied. <a href="/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30</a> Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a> “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble you her? she has worked a good work on me.Let.<a href="/job/42-7.htm">Job 42:7,8</a> And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath… <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-18.htm">2 Corinthians 10:18</a> For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.a good.<a href="/matthew/26-10.htm">Matthew 26:10</a> When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.<a href="/john/10-32.htm">John 10:32,33</a> Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? … <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36</a> Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/26-10.htm">Act</a> <a href="/mark/13-32.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/matthew/26-10.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Bother</a> <a href="/matthew/26-10.htm">Bothering</a> <a href="/matthew/26-13.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/mark/13-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/26-10.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/mark/13-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/mark/11-19.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/mark/10-41.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/mark/14-2.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Troubling</a> <a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Work</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/6-23.htm">Act</a> <a href="/mark/15-36.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/luke/7-25.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/luke/11-7.htm">Bother</a> <a href="/luke/18-5.htm">Bothering</a> <a href="/luke/23-47.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/mark/14-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/1-29.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/luke/5-9.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/mark/14-33.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/john/5-4.htm">Troubling</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Work</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 14</div>1. <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">A conspiracy against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.</a> 10. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Judas sells his Master for money.</a> 12. <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;</a> 26. <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.</a> 43. <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Judas betrays him with a kiss.</a> 46. <a href="/mark/14-46.htm">Jesus is apprehended in the garden;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/14-53.htm">falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;</a> 65. <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">shamefully abused by them;</a> 66. <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">and thrice denied by Peter.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But Jesus said, In this passage, Jesus speaks directly, indicating His authority and the importance of His words. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus often addresses misunderstandings or criticisms from His disciples or others, emphasizing His role as a teacher and leader. This moment is significant as it highlights His defense of an act of devotion.“Leave her alone; Jesus commands those present to stop criticizing the woman. This reflects His protective nature and His recognition of sincere worship. In the cultural context, women were often marginalized, and Jesus' defense of her underscores His revolutionary approach to social norms and His inclusive ministry.why are you bothering her? This rhetorical question challenges the disciples' understanding of what is appropriate. It suggests that their focus is misplaced, and it invites them to reconsider their priorities. The question also highlights the tension between societal expectations and genuine acts of faith.She has done a beautiful deed to Me. Jesus acknowledges the woman's action as a "beautiful deed," which contrasts with the disciples' perception of waste. This phrase emphasizes the value of sacrificial giving and devotion. The act of anointing Jesus with expensive perfume can be seen as a prophetic gesture, foreshadowing His burial. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of worship and sacrifice, reminiscent of the offerings in the Old Testament that were pleasing to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to criticism directed at a woman who anointed Him with expensive perfume. His defense of her actions highlights His understanding and appreciation of her devotion. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_woman.htm">The Woman</a> Although unnamed in this passage, she is identified in other Gospels as Mary of Bethany. Her act of anointing Jesus with costly perfume is an expression of deep love and worship. 3. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Present during this event, some of the disciples, particularly Judas Iscariot, criticize the woman for what they perceive as wastefulness. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a> The village where this event takes place, Bethany is located near Jerusalem and is a place where Jesus often stayed. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_simon_the_leper.htm">The House of Simon the Leper</a> The setting for this event, indicating a place of hospitality and perhaps a reminder of Jesus' healing ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_worship.htm">The Value of Worship</a> Jesus' response underscores the importance of worship and devotion. Acts of love and worship, even if misunderstood by others, are precious to God. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_true_worth.htm">Understanding True Worth</a> The woman's use of expensive perfume illustrates that true worth is not in material possessions but in how they are used to honor God. <a href="/topical/d/defending_the_faithful.htm">Defending the Faithful</a> Jesus' defense of the woman teaches us to stand up for those who are sincerely serving God, even when they face criticism. <a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_spiritual_over_material.htm">Prioritizing Spiritual Over Material</a> This passage challenges us to evaluate our priorities, ensuring that our actions reflect a heart devoted to Christ rather than material concerns. <a href="/topical/t/the_beauty_of_sacrifice.htm">The Beauty of Sacrifice</a> The woman's sacrifice is described as "beautiful," reminding us that sacrificial acts done in love for Christ are beautiful in His sight.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 14</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_alabaster_box's_theme.htm">What is the main theme of The Alabaster Box?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_interact_with_women.htm">How did Jesus interact with women?</a> <a href="/q/did_herod_see_jesus_as_john_the_baptist.htm">Did Herod think that Jesus was John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:2; Mark 6:16) No (Luke 9:9)</a> <a href="/q/disciples'_reaction_to_jesus_walking_on_water.htm">How did the disciples react when Jesus walked on water? They worshipped him as the Son of God (Matthew 14:33) but were astounded and didn't understand (Mark 6:51-52).</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) She hath wrought a good work on me.--"Good" in the sense of "noble," as implying the higher form of goodness. The use of the word here is peculiar to St. Mark.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - It appears from St. John (<a href="/john/12-7.htm">John 12:7</a>) that our Lord here addressed himself pointedly to Judas in the words, Let her alone;... she hath wrought a good work on me, a work worthy of all praise and honor. "What," says Cornelius a Lapide, "what more noble, than to anoint the feet of him who is both God and man? Who would not count himself happy, if it were permitted to him to touch the feet of Jesus and to kiss them?" <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Leave her alone; Ἄφετε (Aphete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. why τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. are you bothering παρέχετε (parechete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3930.htm">Strong's 3930: </a> From para and echo; to hold near, i.e. Present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion. her? αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. She has done ἠργάσατο (ērgasato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2038.htm">Strong's 2038: </a> To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. a beautiful καλὸν (kalon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. deed ἔργον (ergon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. to ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Me. ἐμοί (emoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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