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Mark 14:9

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 14:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And verily I say unto you, Wheresoever the gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And verily I say unto you, Wheresoever the gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
Mark 14:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6But Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.
7For ye have the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can do them good: but me ye have not always.
8She hath done what she could; she hath anointed my body beforehand for the burying.
9And verily I say unto you, Wheresoever the gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
10And Judas Iscariot, he that was one of the twelve, went away unto the chief priests, that he might deliver him unto them.
11And they, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently deliver him [unto them].
12And on the first day of unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the passover, his disciples say unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and make ready that thou mayest eat the passover?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Verily I say unto you, etc..] And you may assure yourselves of the truth of it: wheresoever this Gospel, of the death and resurrection of Christ, shall be preached throughout the whole world, as it shall be, [this] also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her; in remembrance of her, and her work, and in commendation of her faith, love, and duty; (see Gill on “<402613>Matthew 26:13”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:1-16. Mark 14:1 And of unleavened bread - So called because at that feast no other bread was used but that which had been made without leaven or yeast. By craft - By subtlety (Matthew); that is, by some secret plan that would secure possession of him without exciting the opposition of the people. Mark 14:3 Ointment - This word does not convey quite the proper meaning. This was a perfume. It was used only to give a pleasant odor, and was liquid. Of spikenard - The “nard,” from which this perfume was made, is a plant of the East Indies, with a small, slender stalk, and a heavy, thick root. The best perfume is obtained from the root, though…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:9 Although Mark does not give the woman’s name, her deed (14:6) is indeed remembered as the story of Jesus is told throughout the world.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Wheresoever: Mar 16:15; Mat 26:12, Mat 26:13 a memorial: Num 31:54; Psa 112:6-9; Zac 6:14 Mark 14:10”
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