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Matthew 26:13
ESV Truly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”
NIV Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.'
NASB Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told in memory of her.'
CSB Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her."
NLT I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.'
KJV Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

What does Matthew 26:13 mean?

Jesus rejected the disciples' idea that the woman who anointed Him (John 12:1–11) should have sold the ointment instead, to make better use of the money. Rather, He has called her act a beautiful thing (Matthew 26:1–10). More than that, He has said that her act of devotion was preparing His body for burial (Matthew 26:11–12). This will occur within the week, and there will not be time between Jesus' death and His burial for the normal process of anointing (Luke 23:52–56). In fact, Jesus declares that what this woman has done will be forever tied to the story of the gospel!

It's important to note that Jesus does not merely defend Mary (John 11:1) by saying what she has done is merely permissible. He elevates her act of devotion to Him as a moment which will be remembered throughout history as the "good news" of the kingdom of heaven is proclaimed around the world.

Mary's act was bold, extravagant, and to some even seemed inappropriate. It was worship for the Messiah who would die and be buried and then resurrected, and it was entirely right and good. Given the pungent, perfumed aroma of nard in such quantities, it is likely a moment that literally lingered for all who were near to Jesus in the days leading up to His arrest, conviction, and crucifixion.
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