Parallel Verses

Amplified

But Jesus, aware [of the malice] of this [remark], said to them, “Why are you bothering the woman? She has done a good thing to Me.

New American Standard Bible

But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you bother the woman? For she has done a good deed to Me.

King James Version

When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

Holman Bible

But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a noble thing for Me.

International Standard Version

But knowing this, Jesus asked them, "Why are you bothering the woman? She has done a beautiful thing for me.

A Conservative Version

But Jesus knowing it, he said to them, Why do ye cause troubles to the woman? For she has wrought a good work upon me.

American Standard Version

But Jesus perceiving it said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

An Understandable Version

But Jesus was aware [of what they were up to], so said, "Why are you bothering this woman? For she has done a kind deed to me.

Anderson New Testament

Jesus perceived it, and said to them: Why do you trouble the woman? For she has performed a good work upon me.

Bible in Basic English

But Jesus, seeing it, said to them, Why are you troubling the woman? she has done a kind act to me.

Common New Testament

But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a beautiful thing to me.

Daniel Mace New Testament

Jesus perceiving this, said to them, why do you trouble the woman? for what she has done is out of regard to me.

Darby Translation

But Jesus knowing it said to them, Why do ye trouble the woman? for she has wrought a good work toward me.

Godbey New Testament

And Jesus knowing, said to them, Why do you give the woman trouble? because she hath wrought a beautiful work in me.

Goodspeed New Testament

But Jesus observed this and said to them, "Why do you bother the woman? It is a fine thing that she has done to me.

John Wesley New Testament

Jesus knowing it, said to them, Why trouble ye the woman?

Julia Smith Translation

And Jesus having known, said to them, Why offer ye toils to the woman? for a good work has she worked upon me.

King James 2000

When Jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why trouble you the woman? for she has worked a good work unto me.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But Jesus, knowing [this], said to them, "Why do you cause trouble for the woman? For she has done a good deed for me.

Modern King James verseion

When Jesus understood it, He said to them, Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good work on Me.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

When Jesus understood that, he said unto them, "Why trouble ye the woman? She hath wrought a good work upon me.

Moffatt New Testament

But Jesus was aware of what they said, and he replied, "Why are you annoying the woman? It is a beautiful thing she has done to me.

Montgomery New Testament

But when Jesus understood it he said to them. "Why are you annoying the woman? This is a beautiful deed she has done for me;

NET Bible

When Jesus learned of this, he said to them, "Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a good service for me.

New Heart English Bible

However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? Because she has done a good work for me.

Noyes New Testament

And Jesus, perceiving it, said to them, Why do ye trouble the woman? For she hath done a good deed to me.

Sawyer New Testament

But Jesus knowing it, said to them, Why do you trouble the woman? for she has done a good work for me;

The Emphasized Bible

But Jesus, taking note, said unto them - Why vex ye the woman? for, a seemly work, hath she wrought for me;

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Then Jesus knowing it, said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath performed a good act upon me:

Twentieth Century New Testament

"Why are you troubling the woman?" Jesus said, when he noticed it. "For this is a beautiful deed that she has done to me.

Webster

When Jesus understood it, he said to them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

Weymouth New Testament

But Jesus heard it, and said to them, "Why are you vexing her? For she has done a most gracious act towards me.

Williams New Testament

But Jesus, because He understood them, said to them, "Why do you embarrass the woman? She has done a good deed to me,

World English Bible

However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? Because she has done a good work for me.

Worrell New Testament

But Jesus, perceiving it, said to them, "Why do ye give trouble to the woman? for she wrought a good work for Me;

Worsley New Testament

But Jesus, knowing what passed, said to them, Why do ye give the woman uneasiness? for she has done a good office to me:

Youngs Literal Translation

And Jesus having known, said to them, 'Why do ye give trouble to the woman? for a good work she wrought for me;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

Ἰησοῦς 
Iesous 
Usage: 969

γινώσκω 
Ginosko 
Usage: 147

it, he said
ἔπω 
Epo 
say, speak, tell, command, bid, , vr say
Usage: 824


Usage: 0

Why
τίς 
Tis 
Usage: 344

κόπος 
Kopos 
Usage: 13

ye
παρέχω 
Parecho 
Usage: 11

the woman
γυνή 
Gune 
Usage: 187

for
γάρ 
Gar 
for, , not tr
Usage: 825

ἐργάζομαι 
Ergazomai 
Usage: 28

a
ἔργον 
Ergon 
Usage: 130

καλός 
Kalos 
Usage: 62

ἔργον 
Ergon 
Usage: 130

εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

Context Readings

Jesus' Anointing At Bethany

9 For this perfume might have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.” 10 But Jesus, aware [of the malice] of this [remark], said to them, “Why are you bothering the woman? She has done a good thing to Me. 11 For you always have the poor with you; but you will not always have Me.


Cross References

Nehemiah 2:18

Then I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they thoroughly supported the good work.

Job 13:7


“Will you speak what is unjust for God,
And speak what is deceitful for Him?

Mark 14:6

But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why are you bothering her and causing trouble? She has done a good and beautiful thing to Me.

Luke 7:44-50

Then turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house [but you failed to extend to Me the usual courtesies shown to a guest]; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair [demonstrating her love].

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity.

Galatians 1:7

which is really not another [gospel]; but there are [obviously] some [people masquerading as teachers] who are disturbing and confusing you [with a misleading, counterfeit teaching] and want to distort the gospel of Christ [twisting it into something which it absolutely is not].

Galatians 5:12

I wish that those who are troubling you [by teaching that circumcision is necessary for salvation] would even [go all the way and] castrate themselves!

Galatians 6:17

From now on let no one trouble me [by making it necessary for me to justify my authority as an apostle, and the absolute truth of the gospel], for I bear on my body the branding-marks of Jesus [the wounds, scars, and other outward evidence of persecutions—these testify to His ownership of me].

Ephesians 2:10

For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].

Colossians 1:10

so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord [displaying admirable character, moral courage, and personal integrity], to [fully] please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing in the knowledge of God [with deeper faith, clearer insight and fervent love for His precepts];

2 Thessalonians 2:17

comfort and encourage and strengthen your hearts [keeping them steadfast and on course] in every good work and word.

1 Timothy 3:1

This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: if any man [eagerly] seeks the office of overseer (bishop, superintendent), he desires an excellent task.

1 Timothy 5:10

and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.

2 Timothy 2:21

Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things [which are dishonorable—disobedient, sinful], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified [set apart for a special purpose and], useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God [to recognize and be acquainted with Him], but by their actions they deny and disown Him. They are detestable and disobedient and worthless for good work of any kind.

Titus 2:14

who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.

Titus 3:1

Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful and trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak with great confidence, so that those who have believed God [that is, those who have trusted in, relied on, and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior,] will be careful to participate in doing good and honorable things. These things are excellent [in themselves] and profitable for the people.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require], so that they will not be unproductive.

Hebrews 13:21

equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you [making you complete and perfect as you ought to be], accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 2:12

Keep your behavior excellent among the [unsaved] Gentiles [conduct yourself honorably, with graciousness and integrity], so that for whatever reason they may slander you as evildoers, yet by observing your good deeds they may [instead come to] glorify God in the day of visitation [when He looks upon them with mercy].

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