Matthew 26:9

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

Matthew 26:9

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

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WEB

World English Bible

For this ointment might have been sold for much and given to the poor.”

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ASV

American Standard Version

For this [ointment] might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For this could have been sold for much and given to [the] poor.”

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Matthew 26

⁷ a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.

⁸ When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste?

⁹ This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”

¹⁰ Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

¹¹ The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.

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