What is the meaning of Mark 14:9? And truly I tell you • Jesus prefaces His statement with the emphatic “truly,” underscoring absolute certainty (John 3:3; John 13:16). • Because He is “the Way and the Truth” (John 14:6), His words carry ultimate authority; we can take them at face value. • The phrase signals that what follows is not a mere opinion but divine proclamation, as sure as “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35). wherever the gospel is preached in all the world • Jesus looks beyond the Upper Room to a global mission, echoing the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and Acts 1:8, where the disciples are sent “to the ends of the earth.” • The worldwide scope confirms God’s plan to gather a people “from every tribe and tongue” (Revelation 7:9). • Paul later celebrates how “Their voice has gone out into all the earth” (Romans 10:18), showing the fulfillment of this prophetic word. • By tying Mary’s act to the spread of the gospel, Jesus places her simple devotion on the same stage as the redemptive message itself. what she has done will also be told • “She” is Mary of Bethany (John 12:3), who anointed Jesus with costly perfume. Her critics saw waste; Jesus saw worship. • Key lessons highlighted whenever the story is retold: – Extravagant love for Christ is never wasted (2 Corinthians 5:14-15). – True worship may invite misunderstanding—even from other believers (John 12:4-6). – Acts of faith echo through history; “though he is dead, he still speaks” (Hebrews 11:4) is equally true of Mary. • The narrative inspires believers to put first things first, sitting at His feet (Luke 10:39) and offering their best. in memory of her. • Jesus establishes a memorial, assuring Mary that her devotion is eternally noted—unlike the fleeting accolades of men (John 12:43). • God keeps a “scroll of remembrance” for those who fear Him (Malachi 3:16); Cornelius’ prayers and gifts “have ascended as a memorial” (Acts 10:4). • Our labor in the Lord “is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58). Faithful service becomes part of God’s story and encourages future generations. • The memorial is not about glorifying Mary but magnifying the worth of Christ, who dignifies simple acts done for Him. summary Jesus guarantees that Mary’s act of lavish devotion will travel with the gospel to every corner of the earth. His solemn “truly” roots the promise in divine authority, the worldwide scope ties her story to the Great Commission, the retelling highlights the enduring power of wholehearted worship, and the memorial assures believers that God never forgets faithful love. Her example calls us to offer Christ our very best, confident that what is done for Him will echo into eternity. |
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