“Why was this perfume not sold for a large sum of money [Note: The amount here was equivalent to three hundred twelve-hour days of a farm laborer’s pay, or over $32,000 in 2005] and [then] the money given to poor people?”
The devil had already filled the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, with the desire to turn Jesus over [i.e., to the Jewish authorities]. During the [Passover] meal,
Jesus answered; “It is the person to whom I give a piece of bread after dipping it [in the sauce bowl].” So, when He had dipped the piece of bread, He took it [out] and gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot.