Matthew 26:10

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

Nehemiah 2:18

I told them how the gracious hand of my God had been on me, and what the king had said to me.

They said, “Let’s start rebuilding,” and they were encouraged to do this good work.

Job 13:7

Would you testify unjustly on God’s behalf
or speak deceitfully for Him?

Mark 14:6

Then Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a noble thing for Me.

Luke 7:44-50

Turning to the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she, with her tears, has washed My feet and wiped them with her hair.

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.

Galatians 1:7

not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are troubling you and want to change the good news about the Messiah.

Galatians 5:12

I wish those who are disturbing you might also get themselves castrated!

Galatians 6:17

From now on, let no one cause me trouble, because I bear on my body scars for the cause of Jesus.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them.

Colossians 1:10

so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.

1 Timothy 3:1

This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.”

1 Timothy 5:10

and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

2 Timothy 2:21

So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified for any good work.

Titus 2:14

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people for His own possession, eager to do good works.

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

Titus 3:14

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works for cases of urgent need, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Hebrews 13:21

equip you with all that is good to do His will, working in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to Him forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that in a case where they speak against you as those who do what is evil, they will, by observing your good works, glorify God on the day of visitation.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Why

Job 13:7
Would you testify unjustly on God’s behalf
or speak deceitfully for Him?
Mark 14:6
Then Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a noble thing for Me.
Luke 7:44
Turning to the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she, with her tears, has washed My feet and wiped them with her hair.
Galatians 1:7
not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are troubling you and want to change the good news about the Messiah.
Galatians 5:12
I wish those who are disturbing you might also get themselves castrated!
Galatians 6:17
From now on, let no one cause me trouble, because I bear on my body scars for the cause of Jesus.

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