Mark 14:6But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me.
The setting
Bethany, Israel. Jesus immediately defends the woman who anointed Him, rebuking His own disciples...
The emotion here: protective and firm
The original word
aphete (ἄφετε) — 'let her alone' - an urgent command to stop the harassment immediately
Why it matters
Jesus used the same word 'aphete' when He said 'forgive us our debts' in the Lord's Prayer
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 14:6
Jesus called it a 'good work' (kalon ergon) - the same phrase used for deeds that glorify God
Common misconceptionPeople think Jesus is just being nice, but He's establishing that extravagant worship is 'good work' worthy of divine protection.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Mark 14:6
Bible Genome reading
Mark 14:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 14:6 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include defense, goodness. Notable phrases: leave her alone; she has done a good work. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
Your reflection
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