Matthew 26:8
But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste?
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In The King James Version
But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
In Context
9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.”
Cross References
Exodus 5:17But he said, “You are idle! You are idle! Therefore you say, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to Adonai.’
John 12:4Then Judas Iscariot [Praised Dagger-man], + 12:4 Judas Kirot; it is debatable the meaning of his name. K'riot is the Hebrew spelling. If the name K'riot is derived from the Latin word sicarius, meaning [dagger-man], then Judas is likely part of the Zealots political party who opposed Roman imperialism, a near Anarchist sect. (Luke 22:3) says K'riot is a surname, an addition to Judas’ name, therefore it could be a family name, geographic location, or a political party, or for some personal reason. Simeon [Hearing]’s son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,
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 →