very moment that Judas the disciple seals his bargain with the leaders (14:3–9). Her act of tenderness and homage to Jesus, and her implicit recognition of his impending death are a Gospel witness (14:9). She perceives what the protesting bystanders miss (14:4–5): Jesus is destined for the cross. That perception, as we have noted throughout, is at the heart of authentic discipleship for Mark. Other similar characters move across the stage of Mark’s passion drama. Simon of Cyrene, a passer-by, takes