Matthew 26:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 26:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 26:12 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 26:12 — KJV
“For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.”
— Matthew 26:12 (KJV)
Matthew 26:12 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 26:12
“And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath given thee, in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee: body: Heb. belly”
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“Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?”
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“And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. appointment: Heb. mouth determined: or, settled”
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“And he gave a sign the same day, saying, This is the sign which the LORD hath spoken; Behold, the altar shall be rent, and the ashes that are upon it shall be poured out.”
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“Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.”
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