Matthew 26
There are three groups of people that stand out in this chapter:Jewish leaders – showed great hatredApostles – notice how Jesus dealt with them despite their problemsWomen – These are the ones who Jesus elevated for their actions.Matthew 26:2 – See Matthew 16:21-23.Matthew 26:3-5 – The Jews actively conspired to kill Jesus. Compare Matthew 27:18; Acts 2:36.Matthew 26:7-13 – This was a wildly expensive ointment (see parallel passage John 12:3-8) – possibly equivalent to a year’s wages.