Matthew 26:8

New English Translation

When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and said, “Why this waste?

Cross References

Exodus 5:17

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

Ecclesiastes 4:4

Then I considered all the skillful work that is done: Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another. This also is profitless – like chasing the wind.

Amos 8:5

You say, “When will the new moon festival be over, so we can sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, so we can open up the grain bins? We’re eager to sell less for a higher price, and to cheat the buyer with rigged scales!

Malachi 1:13

You also say, ‘How tiresome it is.’ You turn up your nose at it,” says the Lord who rules over all, “and instead bring what is stolen, lame, or sick. You bring these things for an offering! Should I accept this from you?” asks the Lord.

Matthew 20:24

Now when the other ten heard this, they were angry with the two brothers.

Matthew 26:7

a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table.

Matthew 26:9

It could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor!”

Mark 14:4

But some who were present indignantly said to one another, “Why this waste of expensive ointment?