Christ’s last public ministry outside of Jerusalem was probably primarily in Perea and Judea. A few days before the final Passover, Jesus drew near to Jerusalem (John 11:55), arriving at Bethlehem six days before the Passover (John 12:1), namely the Saturday before the Passion Week. That evening, Jesus was anointed at Simon the leper’s house (Matt. 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8). On the next day (Sunday), there was a great crowd that came to Bethany to see Jesus (John 12:9-11).