Psalmory
Berean Standard Bible

Mark 14:4

“Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?”
Mark 14:4 verse artwork: Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this…
Read Mark 14Share this verse

In context

2“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

3While 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.

4Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?

5It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.

6But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Popular verses

John 3:16Psalm 23:1Philippians 4:13Jeremiah 29:11Romans 8:28Proverbs 3:5Isaiah 41:10Joshua 1:9Matthew 11:28Psalm 46:11 Corinthians 13:4Romans 12:2

Berean Standard Bible · A modern, readable English translation. Public domain (CC0).