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Mark 14:5 Β· KJV

"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

What does Mark 14:5 mean? β†’

Passage Context

3And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.
4And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?
5For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
6And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.
7For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to give generously?

2

How do you respond to criticism when you act out of faith?

3

When have you felt your actions were misunderstood?

Life Application

generosity

Look for opportunities to give to those in need, regardless of others' opinions.

faith

Stand firm in your convictions, even when faced with criticism.

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