Myrrh

===In the New Testament===
Myrrh is mentioned in the [[New Testament]] as one of the three gifts (with [[gold]] and [[frankincense]]) that the [[Biblical Magi|magi]] "from the East" presented to the [[Child Jesus|Christ Child]] ({{Bibleverse||Matthew|2:11}}). Myrrh was also present at Jesus' death and burial. Jesus was offered wine and myrrh at his crucifixion ({{Bibleverse||Mark|15:23}}). According to [[John's Gospel]], [[Nicodemus]] and [[Joseph of Arimathea]] brought a 100-pound mixture of myrrh and aloes to wrap Jesus' body ({{Bibleverse||John|19:39}}). The [[Gospel of Matthew]] relates that as Jesus went to the cross, he was given vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink (Matthew 27:34); the [[Gospel of Mark]] describes the drink as wine mingled with myrrh (Mark 15:23).