Wednesday Scripture Readings for Passion Week

Mary annoints JesusAt Bethany: A Day of Rest (the events in these passages probably happened on Tuesday evening, which somewhat confusingly to us nowadays, is the beginning of the Jewish Wednesday. The Bible is silent as to what Jesus did on Wednesday, but it is assumed that he probably rested in Bethany in the home of his friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.)

Matthew 26:1-5 Jesus predicts his crucifixion.

Mark 14:3-9 Mary of Bethany annoints Jesus for his burial.

Matthew 26:14-16 Judas plans to betray Jesus.

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