Mark 14:5 Meaning
For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
Context Explained
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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Related Cross References
Matthew 26:8
Matthew also records the disciples' criticism of the woman's act, highlighting their misunderstanding.
John 12:5
John explains Judas's objection, revealing his greed.
2 Corinthians 9:7
This verse contrasts the attitude of giving out of love versus for selfish reasons.
Source: Mark 14:5