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Mark 14:4
Mark 14:4 is verse 4 of Mark chapter 14, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
King James Version
And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?
World English Bible
But there were some who were indignant among themselves, saying, “Why has this ointment been wasted?
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Mark 14:2–6 · Berean Standard Bible
2 “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”
3 While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
4 Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
5 It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.
6 But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Ecclesiastes 4:4I saw that all labor and success spring from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
Matthew 26:8When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste?
Matthew 26:9This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”
John 12:4But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,
John 12:5“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”
Ecclesiastes 5:4When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.
Ecclesiastes 5:5It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
Ecclesiastes 5:6Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?
Ecclesiastes 5:7For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
Ecclesiastes 5:8If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.
Malachi 1:12“But you profane it when you say, ‘The table of the Lord is defiled, and as for its fruit, its food is contemptible.’
Malachi 1:13You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD.