Matthew 26:8
But when the disciples saw what she did, they were upset.“What a terrible waste!” they objected.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
In Context
9“This perfume could've been sold for a lot of money and given to the poor!”
Cross References
Exodus 5:17“No, you're just lazy, lazy people!” Pharaoh replied. “That's why you keep on asking, ‘Please let us go and offer sacrifices to the Lord.’
Ecclesiastes 4:4I observed that every skill in work comes from competition with others. Once again this is hard to understand, like trying to hold on to the elusive wind.
Haggai 1:2The Lord Almighty says this: the people say, “This isn't the proper time to rebuild the Lord's house.”
Malachi 1:13You say, “All this is too much trouble!” and you sniff scornfully at it, says the Lord Almighty. But when you bring animals that are stolen or crippled or sick and offer them as sacrifices, should I accept what you're giving? asks the Lord.
John 12:4But one of the disciples, Judas Iscariot, who would later betray Jesus, asked,
Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:7-14
Christ Anointed at Bethany. 6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, 7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. 8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? 9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. 10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. 11 For ye have… Read the whole commentary →