Mark 14:4
And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?
Context
This verse from Mark Chapter 14 connects to 9 cross-references. The anointing at Bethany, the Last Supper with words of institution, Gethsemane where Jesus asks the cup to pass but submits to the Father's will. Judas betrays with a kiss; all disciples flee. Jesus before the Sanhedrin affirms he is …
Other Translations
But there were some that had indignation among themselves, saying, To what purpose hath this waste of the ointment been made?
and there were certain much displeased within themselves, and saying, `For what hath this waste of the ointment been made?
But some of them were angry among themselves, saying, For what purpose has this oil been wasted?
Cross References
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But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him,
Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?