For this might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor.” So they grumbled against her.
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For this might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor.” So they grumbled against her.
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For it myght have bene soolde for more then thre hundred pens and bene geve vnto the poore. And they grudged agaynste hir.
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For it might haue bene sold for more then three hundreth pence, and bene giuen vnto the poore, and they murmured against her.
Cross-references (14)
Passages linked to Mark 14:5 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Matthew 20:11 When they received it, they murmured against the master of the household,
- John 13:29 For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus said to him, “Buy what things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.
- Exodus 16:7-8 In the morning, you shall see Yahweh’s glory; because he hears your murmurings against Yahweh. Who are we, that you murmur against us?” Moses said, “Now Yahweh will give you meat to eat in the evening, and in the morning bread to satisfy you, because Yahweh hears your murmurings which you murmur against him. And who are we? Your murmurings are not against us, but against Yahweh.”
- Deuteronomy 1:27 You murmured in your tents, and said, “Because Yahweh hated us, he has brought us out of the land of Egypt, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to destroy us.
- Psalms 106:25 but murmured in their tents, and didn’t listen to Yahweh’s voice.
- Matthew 18:28 “But that servant went out, and found one of his fellow servants, who owed him one hundred denarii, and he grabbed him, and took him by the throat, saying, ‘Pay me what you owe!’
- Luke 15:2 The Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, “This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them.”
- John 6:7 Philip answered him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may receive a little.”
- John 6:43 Therefore Jesus answered them, “Don’t murmur among yourselves.
- John 12:5-6 “Why wasn’t this ointment sold for three hundred denarii, and given to the poor?” Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.
- 1 Corinthians 10:10 Don’t grumble, as some of them also grumbled, and perished by the destroyer.
- Ephesians 4:28 Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.
- Philippians 2:14 Do all things without complaining and arguing,
- Jude 1:16 These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts—and their mouth speaks proud things—showing respect of persons to gain advantage.
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain Which is about six pounds English.
Which is about six pounds English.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 5 For it might have been sold for more…
5 For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
Ver. 5. Three hundred pence] That Isa 52:1-15 French pounds and more, as Budaeus computes it. She spared for no cost.
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They murmured against her] {a} But Judas began: so dangerous a thing it is to converse with hypocrites. One rotten sheep may rot the rest. Uvaque conspecta livorem ducit ab una. Great danger there is, if not of infection, yet of defection. Peter by his halting compelled others to do so too, Gal 2:13, ενεβριμωντο.
{a} Murmur et fremitus indignantium significatur. Beza.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain For it might have been sold for more than…
For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence,.... Which, was to the value of our money nine pounds, seven shillings, and sixpence:
and given to the poor; which was thought to be a better way of expending it, than by pouring it on the head of Christ:
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and they murmured against her: that she should lavish so much money away in such an imprudent manner; they reproved her for it, expressed much resentment at it, and were very angry with, her upon the account of it; See Gill on Mat 26:8, Mat 26:9.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 5. It might have been sold] το μυρον,…
Verse 5. It might have been sold] το μυρον, This ointment, is added by ABCDKL, thirty-five others, AEthiopic, Armenian, Gothic, all the Itala except one. Griesbach has received it into the text. The sum mentioned here would amount to nearly 10£ sterling.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 5. for more than three hundred pence] i. e.…
5. for more than three hundred pence] i. e. for more than 300 denarii, =300 × 7½d. = about £10. To Judas it was intolerable there should be such an utter waste of good money.
they murmured] This word has already been explained in the note on chap. Mar_1:43. Wyclif renders it here “þei groyneden in to hir.” De Wette, “they scolded her.” The word “expresses a passionate feeling, which we strive to keep back in the utterance.” “St Mark, without a doubt, presents here the most accurate historic picture; St John defines most sharply the motive; St Matthew gives the especially practical historic form.” Lange.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (5) For more than three hundred pence.—The specific mention…
(5) For more than three hundred pence.—The specific mention of the sum, not given by St. Matthew, is one of the few points common to St. Mark and St. John (Joh_12:5).
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain For this ointment might have been sold for above…
For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred pence, and given to the poor. Three hundred pence would amount to about 12s. 6d. of English money. It appears from St. John (Joh_13:29) that the wants of the poor were carefully attended to by our Lord and his disciples. And they murmured against her (enebrimwnto); another very expressive verb in the original, they growled at her; rebuked her vehemently.
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