V.1-11 Here we find in Mary, a beautiful contrast from all the hatred and lack of understanding. She is in communion with the Lord. The result of communion with Him is to understand what is happening. She alone seemed to know what was ahead for Him. She anoints His feet with very costly perfume; this immediately stirs up the others to find fault with her!
V.10 They turn their murderous thoughts toward Lazarus. And yet people today say that no one has ever come back from the grave. The truth is that they will not believe, though one rise from the dead (Luke 16:31).
V.12-19 People acclaim Him King of Israel. But the leaders do not know how to stop this.