Mark 14:5

For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

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Other Translations for Mark 14:5

BSB
It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor." And they scolded her.
AKJV
For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
CPDV
For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and been given to the poor." And they murmured against her.
ERV
For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred pence, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
NHEB
For this ointment might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor." They grumbled against her.
SMT
For this could have been sold for above three hundred drachmas, and have been given to the poor. And they raged against her.

Commentary for Mark 14:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Mark 14:5
Summary
Critics claim money could feed the poor
Place
Bethany
Event
Murmuring about wastefulness
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative