Matthew 26:8

Revised Version 1885

But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

Cross References

Exodus 5:17

But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let us go and sacrifice to the LORD.

Ecclesiastes 4:4

Then I saw all labour and every skilful work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

Amos 8:5

saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat? making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and dealing falsely with balances of deceit;

Malachi 1:13

Ye say also, Behold, what a weariness is it! and ye have snuffed at it, saith the LORD of hosts; and ye have brought that which was taken by violence, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye bring the offering: should I accept this of your hand? saith the LORD.

Matthew 20:24

And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation concerning the two brethren.

Matthew 26:7

there came unto him a woman having an alabaster cruse of exceeding precious ointment, and she poured it upon his head, as he sat at meat.

Matthew 26:9

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

Mark 14:4

But there were some that had indignation among themselves, saying, To what purpose hath this waste of the ointment been made?