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a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.
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Verse 7. A woman. This was Mary, the sister of Lazarus. Saint John 12:3. V.—It is not the use, but the abuse of things, which is blameworthy. That man is not to be blamed, who does not exceed the rules followed by good, honourable, and conscientious men, with whom he associates. What, therefore, in some is often reprehensible, in another is highly commendable. A good reputation is a sweet perfume, which a man merits for his worthy deeds; and whilst he follows the footsteps of Christ, he may justly be said to anoint our Redeemer’s feet with a most precious ointment. S. Augustin.
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