Matthew 26:10However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? Because she has done a good work for me.
The setting
Bethany, Israel, ~30 AD. Jesus interrupts the disciples' harsh criticism of a woman's act of worship...
The emotion here: protective anger mixed with deep appreciation
The original word
ergon (ἔργον) — work, deed, but here meaning 'beautiful deed' or act of love
Why it matters
Jesus used the phrase 'beautiful work' — the same word used for artistic masterpieces
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 26:10
Jesus asks 'Why do you TROUBLE her?' — He's angry at His own disciples for hurting someone
Common misconceptionMany focus on the 'good work' part, missing that Jesus was angry at His disciples for 'troubling' the woman. This is about protecting the vulnerable, not just praising good deeds.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 26:10
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 26:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 26:10 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include defense, good works. Notable phrases: Why do you trouble the woman; good work for me.
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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