Mark 14:5
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.
In context
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.
Mark 14:5 in every translation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- for this could have been sold for more than three hundred denaries, and given to the poor;' and they were murmuring at her.
- DBY Darby Translation
- for this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor. And they spoke very angrily at her.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.