Matthew 26:8

New American Standard Bible 2020

But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, “Why this waste?

Cross References

Exodus 5:17

But he said, “You are lazy, very lazy; for that reason you say, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to the Lord.’

Ecclesiastes 4:4

I have seen that every labor and every skill which is done is the result of rivalry between a person and his neighbor. This too is futility and striving after wind.

Amos 8:5

saying, “When will the new moon be over, So that we may sell grain; And the Sabbath, so that we may open the wheat market, To make the ephah smaller and the shekel bigger, And to cheat with dishonest scales,

Malachi 1:13

You also say, ‘See, how tiresome it is!’ And you view it as trivial,” says the Lord of armies, “and you bring what was taken by robbery and what is lame or sick; so you bring the offering! Should I accept it from your hand?” says the Lord.

Matthew 20:24

And after hearing this, the other ten disciples became indignant with the two brothers.

Matthew 26:7

a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very expensive perfume, and she poured it on His head as He was reclining at the table.

Matthew 26:9

For this perfume could have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor.”

Mark 14:4

But there were some indignantly remarking to one another, “Why has this perfume been wasted?