Matthew 26:8

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But when His disciples saw this they were very upset and said, “What is the reason for such waste?

Cross References

Mark 14:4

But some [of the disciples. See Matt. 26:8] were upset among themselves, saying, “What is the reason for wasting this perfume?

Matthew 20:24

When the other ten apostles heard this, they became very upset with the two brothers.

Matthew 26:7

a woman with an alabaster [i.e., stone] jar of very expensive perfume came to Him and poured it on His head as He reclined at the dinner table. [Note: See Matt. 23:6]

Matthew 26:9

For this perfume could have been sold for a large sum of money and given to poor people.”