Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Judas . . . who should betray him—For the reason why this is here mentioned, see on Mark 14:11.
THE ANOINTING AT BETHANY. (John 12:1-11)
six days before the passover—that is, on the sixth day before it; probably after sunset on Friday evening, or the commencement of the Jewish sabbath preceding the passover.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing John 12:4:
Mark 14:1
Mark 14:4
Luke 22:3
John 12:1-8
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