How many times was Jesus anointed with expensive perfume?

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Anointing by a Sinful Woman (Lk 7:36-50):

• Setting: In the house of Simon the Pharisee.
• Woman: An unnamed sinful woman (possibly Mary Magdalene, though not explicitly stated).
• Action: She wet Jesus’ feet with her tears, wiped them with her hair, and anointed them with perfume from an alabaster flask.
• Significance: Jesus forgave her sins, highlighting His mercy.

Anointing by Mary of Bethany (Jn 12:1-8, Mt 26:6-1, Mk 14:3-9):

• Setting: In Bethany, at the house of Simon the Leper (or Lazarus’ home).
• Woman: Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus.
• Action: She poured very expensive spikenard (nard) perfume on Jesus’ head (Matthew/Mark) and feet (John), wiping His feet with her hair.
• Significance: Jesus said this was in preparation for His burial (Matthew 26:12).

All 4 gospels recorded an incident of anointing with expensive perfume. They were 2 separate occasions.