Mark 14:4 “Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one ano…”

Mark 14:4

Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

World English Bible

But there were some who were indignant among themselves, saying, “Why has this ointment been wasted?

American Standard Version

But there were some that had indignation among themselves, saying, To what purpose hath this waste of the ointment been made?

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore some disdained among themselues, and sayde, To what ende is this waste of oyntment?

Darby Translation

And there were some indignant in themselves, and saying, Why has this waste been made of the ointment?

Young's Literal Translation

and there were certain much displeased within themselves, and saying, 'For what hath this waste of the ointment been made?

Bible in Basic English

But some of them were angry among themselves, saying, For what purpose has this oil been wasted?

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Cross references

“there”

Ecclesiastes 4:4 Matthew 26:8 Matthew 26:9 John 12:4 John 12:5

Ecclesiastes 4:4 · BSB

I saw that all labor and success spring from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

Matthew 26:8 · BSB

When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste?

Matthew 26:9 · BSB

This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”

John 12:4 · BSB

But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,

John 12:5 · BSB

“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”

“Why”

Ecclesiastes 5:4–8 Malachi 1:12 Malachi 1:13

Ecclesiastes 5:4–8 · BSB

When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.

Malachi 1:12 · BSB

“But you profane it when you say, ‘The table of the Lord is defiled, and as for its fruit, its food is contemptible.’

Malachi 1:13 · BSB

You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.

5It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.

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