John 12:5

Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 12:5

BSB
"Why wasn't this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?"
AKJV
Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
CPDV
"Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the needy?"
ERV
Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
NHEB
"Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii, and given to the poor?"
SMT
Wherefore was not this perfumed oil sold for three hundred drachmas, and given to the poor?

Commentary for John 12:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 12:5
Summary
Monetary calculation raised as objection to expense
Place
Bethany
Event
Objection to ointment cost
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative