Mark 14:4

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Mark 14:4

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

And some were indignant within themselves: “For what has this waste of the fragrant oil come to pass?

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Mark 14

² “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

³ While 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.

⁴ Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?

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

⁶ But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

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