Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 12:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 12:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 12:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Mary showed her deep love and respect for Jesus by using very expensive perfume to clean his feet and dry them with her hair. The sweet smell of the perfume spread through the whole house, showing how special and important the moment was.

John 12:3: Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:9

This verse focuses on the disciples’ complaint about the waste of ointment, which suggests disapproval of the act instead of highlighting it positively as in John 12:3.

Matthew 26:9: For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

Contradiction with Mark 14:4

This verse highlights the indignation of some present, who criticize the use of the ointment, contradicting the honor given to Jesus in John 12:3.

Mark 14:4: And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

Contradiction with Luke 10:41-42

Jesus prioritizes spiritual devotion over material service, implying that the use of expensive ointment might not be the most important act of devotion.

Luke 10:41-42: And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
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