Matthew 26:8

Holman Christian Standard Bible

When the disciples saw it, they were indignant. “Why this waste? ” they asked.

Cross References

Exodus 5:17

But he said, “You are slackers. Slackers! That is why you are saying, ‘Let us go sacrifice to the Lord.’

Ecclesiastes 4:4

I saw that all labor and all skillful work is due to a man’s jealousy of his friend. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

Amos 8:5

asking, “When will the New Moon be over so we may sell grain, and the Sabbath, so we may market wheat? We can reduce the measure while increasing the price and cheat with dishonest scales.

Malachi 1:13

You also say: “Look, what a nuisance! ” “And you scorn it,” says the Lord of Hosts. “You bring stolen, lame, or sick animals. You bring this as an offering! Am I to accept that from your hands? ” asks the Lord.

Matthew 20:24

When the 10 disciples heard this, they became indignant with the two brothers.

Matthew 26:7

a woman approached Him with an alabaster jar of very expensive fragrant oil. She poured it on His head as He was reclining at the table.

Matthew 26:9

“This might have been sold for a great deal and given to the poor.”

Mark 14:4

But some were expressing indignation to one another: “Why has this fragrant oil been wasted?