Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
Ver. 6. Now when Jesus was in Bethany] This history of a thing acted before Christ came to Jerusalem, comes in here somewhat out of place: to show the ground and occasion of Judas' treason, which was discontent at the loss of such a prize, and our Saviour's sharping him up for showing his dislike.
In the house of Simon the leper] A leper he had been, but was now healed, and haply by Christ: whom therefore he entertaineth in way of thankfulness, as Matthew also did.