Mark 14:5

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Mark 14:5

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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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WEB

World English Bible

For this might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” So they grumbled against her.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred shillings, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For this fragrant oil could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” And they were grumbling at her.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Mark 14

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.

⁷ The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.

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