en_tn/mat/26/12.md

# ointment

This is oil that has a pleasing smell. See how you translated this in [Matthew 26:7](./06.md).

# Truly I say to you

"I tell you the truth." This adds emphasis to what Jesus says next.

# wherever this gospel is preached

This can be stated in active form. AT: "wherever people preach this gospel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# what this woman has done will also be spoken of in memory of her

This can be stated in active form. AT: "they will remember what this woman has done and will tell others about her" or "people will remember what this woman has done and will tell others about her" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/bury]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/amen]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/goodnews]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/preach]]