Mark 14:5

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“It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.”

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BSBPD

“It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred shillings, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“for this could have been sold for more than three hundred denaries, and given to the poor;' and they were murmuring at her.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Mark 14:5 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 16:7and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we that you should grumble against us?”
  2. Deuteronomy 1:27You grumbled in your tents and said, “Because the LORD hates us, He has brought us out of the land of Egypt to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to be annihilated.
  3. Psalms 106:25They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD.
  4. Matthew 18:28But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay back what you owe me!’
  5. Matthew 20:11On receiving their pay, they began to grumble against the landowner.
  6. Matthew 26:9This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”
  7. Luke 15:2So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
  8. John 6:7Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece.”
  9. John 6:43“Stop grumbling among yourselves,” Jesus replied.
  10. John 12:5“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”
  11. John 13:29Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.
  12. 1 Corinthians 10:10And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.
  13. Ephesians 4:28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
  14. Philippians 2:14Do everything without complaining or arguing,
  15. Jude 1:16These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.

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