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The Anointing at Bethany: When Devotion Outshines Betrayal (Mark 14:1–11)

In Mark 14:1–11, opposition hardens while devotion deepens. As religious leaders plot Jesus’ death, a woman pours costly perfume on Him in an act of extravagant worship. Her sacrifice contrasts sharply with betrayal, revealing that love for Jesus is always costly—and always remembered.