Now when Jesus] Mark 14:3. John 11:1. This story was before the assembly of the priests; for it was six days before the passeover, John 12:1. and that assembly was but two days before, v. 1, 3. But it is set after, because it was the occasion of Judas repairing to the priests. He could not get the money for the ointment following, and therefore he would sell Christ, Joh. 12. 4, 5, 6. the leper] Who had been a leper, chap. 1. 6. and 11. 5. and 21. 31. For if he had been so still, Christ would not have eaten with him, contrary to his Fathers law. It may be he had been healed by Christ, and now made him a feast, John 12:2. as Matthew did, after his calling to be an apostle, Mark 2:14-15. Luke 5:29.