Jesus, knowing this, said to them: "Why are you troubling this woman? For she has done a good work for me."
Jesus intervenes in the disciples’ condemning words and defends the woman, revealing the true value of her deed. With the phrase, “Why are you troubling that woman?” He shows that what the disciples considered pointless or without purpose has deep spiritual significance in His eyes. The woman’s act was not a material loss, but an expression of love and faith. He sees that this woman acted with pure devotion and love, without any expectation of gain. The phrase, “She did a good work for me,” means that she did what is in harmony with God’s will and the law of love. This word also teaches that when a person acts with sincere faith, it is acceptable before God, even if it seems incomprehensible to others.