Lux Domini
Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

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Interpretation

Christ had formerly blamed Martha for being troubled with much serving. But she did not leave off serving, as some, who when found fault with for going too far in one way, peevishly run too far another way; she still served, but within hearing of Christ's gracious words.

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This thought runs through John 12:1-5.