This event continues from chapter 11, with Jesus again in the home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus (until now Jesus was only on the way to their home [11:30]). Mary’s anointing occurs six days before the Passover. The Gospel’s festivals begin with Passover near (2:13), an unnamed feast (5:1), a second Passover (6:4), and now again, a Passover near. Other major festivals include Tabernacles (7:1–10:21) and Dedication (10:22–42). John 11 occurs between
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