When Jesus was denouncing the unrepentant towns where He had done most of His miracles (Matt. 11:20–24), He still had words of comfort for those who would come to Him.
During the week in which Christ would be killed, Mary of Bethany anointed Him with expensive perfume (John 12:3; Mark 14:3). Some of those present were appalled, but Jesus applauded her.
The temple I am going to build will be great, because our God is greater than all other gods. 2 Chronicles 2:5
King Solomon wanted to give to God a much greater gift. He wished for the temple he built to be worthy of God’s presence in it. To secure raw materials, he messaged the king of Tyre.