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And they were grumbling at her. <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> For it might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” And they criticized her sharply. <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For this perfume could have been sold for over three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.” And they were scolding her. <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For this perfume might have been sold for over three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.&#8221 And they were scolding her. <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For this perfume might have been sold for over three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.” And they were scolding her. <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For this perfume might have been sold for over three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” And they were scolding her. <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For this perfume might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii [a laborer’s wages for almost a year], and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For this perfume might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” And they began to scold her. <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For this oil might have been sold for more than 300 denarii and given to the poor.&#8221 And they began to scold her. <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred shillings, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her. <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We could have sold this perfume for more than 300 silver coins and given the money to the poor!" So they started saying cruel things to the woman. <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred pence, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her. <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This perfume could have been sold for a high price, and the money could have been given to the poor." So they said some very unkind things to her. <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> It could have been sold for more than three hundred silver coins and the money given to the poor!" And they criticized her harshly. <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> This perfume could have been sold for more than 300 denarii and the money given to the destitute." So they got extremely angry with her. <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.? And they scolded her. <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> It could have been sold for more than three hundred silver coins and the money given to the poor!" So they spoke angrily to her. <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For this ointment might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor." They grumbled against her. <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For that ointment might have been sold for fifteen pounds or more, and the money have been given to the poor." And they were exceedingly angry with her. <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> For this might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” So they grumbled against her. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For this could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor”; and they were murmuring at her. <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For this fragrant oil could have been sold for above three hundred denarii, and have been given to the poor." And they were grumbling at her. <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for this could have been sold for more than three hundred denaries, and given to the poor;' and they were murmuring at her. <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this could have been sold for above three hundred drachmas, and have been given to the poor. And they raged against her.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For this ointment might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her. <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and been given to the poor.” And they murmured against her. <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> It could have been sold for more than three hundred days’ wages and the money given to the poor.” They were infuriated with her. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For it could have been sold for more than three hundred pennies and given to the poor. So they annoyed her. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “It would have been possible to sell this for more than 300 denarii and for it to be given to the poor.” And they were indignant at her.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her.<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For this myrrh was able to be sold for more than three hundred denaria, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her. <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For it might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor. And they bitterly murmured against her. <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for we could have sold it for above two hundred denarys, and given them to the poor: and they inveighed against her. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For that ointment might have been sold for fifteen pounds or more, and the money have been given to the poor." And they were exceedingly angry with her. <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For this ointment could have been sold for above three hundred denaries, and given to the poor!" And they were murmuring against her. <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For it might have been sold for above three hundred pence, and given to the poor. And they inveighed against her. <a href="/parallel/mark/14-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4645" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Jesus Anointed at Bethany</a> …4Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? 5<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3464.htm" title="3464: myron (N-NNS) -- Anointing-oil, ointment. Probably of foreign origin; myrrh, i.e. perfumed oil.">It</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: ēdynato (V-IIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">could</a> <a href="/greek/4097.htm" title="4097: prathēnai (V-ANP) -- A reduplicated and prolonged form of prao; contracted from perao; to traffic, i.e. Dispose of as merchandise or into slavery.">have been sold</a> <a href="/greek/1883.htm" title="1883: epanō (Prep) -- From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on.">for over</a> <a href="/greek/5145.htm" title="5145: triakosiōn (Adj-GNP) -- Three hundred. Plural from treis and hekaton; three hundred.">three hundred</a> <a href="/greek/1220.htm" title="1220: dēnariōn (N-GNP) -- A denarius, a small Roman silver coin. Of Latin origin; a denarius.">denarii</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dothēnai (V-ANP) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">the money given</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/4434.htm" title="4434: ptōchois (Adj-DMP) -- Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. ">poor.”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1690.htm" title="1690: enebrimōnto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- From en and brimaomai; to have indignation on, i.e. to blame, to sigh with chagrin, to sternly enjoin.">they scolded</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her.</a> 6But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/12-4.htm">John 12:4-6</a> But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it. <a href="/matthew/26-8.htm">Matthew 26:8-9</a> When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? / This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” <a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Luke 7:37-39</a> When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume. / When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!” <a href="/john/11-2.htm">John 11:2</a> (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.) <a href="/john/13-29.htm">John 13:29</a> Since 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. <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11</a> For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land. <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a> Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. <a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4-5</a> Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” <a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">2 Kings 22:4-7</a> “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. ... <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">1 Samuel 2:8</a> He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. <a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Psalm 112:9</a> He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. <a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a> Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.pence.<a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Matthew 18:28</a> But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.<a href="/john/6-7.htm">John 6:7</a> Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.have been given.<a href="/john/12-5.htm">John 12:5,6</a> Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? … <a href="/john/13-29.htm">John 13:29</a> For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.<a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Ephesians 4:28</a> Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.And they.<a href="/exodus/16-7.htm">Exodus 16:7,8</a> And in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of the LORD; for that he heareth your murmurings against the LORD: and what are we, that ye murmur against us? … <a href="/deuteronomy/1-27.htm">Deuteronomy 1:27</a> And ye murmured in your tents, and said, Because the LORD hated us, he hath brought us forth out of the land of Egypt, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us.<a href="/psalms/106-25.htm">Psalm 106:25</a> But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/10-48.htm">Angrily</a> <a href="/mark/14-4.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/john/12-5.htm">Denaries</a> <a href="/mark/6-37.htm">Denarii</a> <a href="/mark/12-17.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-2.htm">Fifteen</a> <a href="/matthew/20-11.htm">Grumbled</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-23.htm">Harshly</a> <a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/mark/12-43.htm">Money</a> <a href="/matthew/20-11.htm">Murmured</a> <a href="/matthew/20-11.htm">Murmuring</a> <a href="/mark/14-4.htm">Ointment</a> <a href="/mark/6-37.htm">Pence</a> <a href="/mark/14-4.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/mark/12-43.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/psalms/38-10.htm">Pounds</a> <a href="/mark/10-48.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-10.htm">Reproached</a> <a href="/mark/6-37.htm">Shillings</a> <a href="/mark/11-15.htm">Sold</a> <a href="/mark/10-34.htm">Three</a> <a href="/mark/6-37.htm">Wages</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">Year's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/24-10.htm">Angrily</a> <a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/luke/7-41.htm">Denaries</a> <a href="/luke/7-41.htm">Denarii</a> <a href="/mark/14-31.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/john/11-18.htm">Fifteen</a> <a href="/john/6-61.htm">Grumbled</a> <a href="/mark/15-3.htm">Harshly</a> <a href="/luke/7-41.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/mark/14-11.htm">Money</a> <a href="/luke/5-30.htm">Murmured</a> <a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Murmuring</a> <a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Ointment</a> <a href="/luke/7-41.htm">Pence</a> <a href="/mark/14-8.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/mark/14-7.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/19-13.htm">Pounds</a> <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/mark/15-32.htm">Reproached</a> <a href="/luke/7-41.htm">Shillings</a> <a href="/luke/12-6.htm">Sold</a> <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Three</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Wages</a> <a href="/john/12-5.htm">Year's</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 14</div>1. <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">A conspiracy against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.</a> 10. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Judas sells his Master for money.</a> 12. <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;</a> 26. <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.</a> 43. <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Judas betrays him with a kiss.</a> 46. <a href="/mark/14-46.htm">Jesus is apprehended in the garden;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/14-53.htm">falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;</a> 65. <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">shamefully abused by them;</a> 66. <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">and thrice denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii In the context of the first-century Roman Empire, a denarius was a day's wage for a laborer. Therefore, three hundred denarii would represent nearly a year's salary, indicating the immense value of the perfume. This highlights the sacrificial nature of the woman's act, as she was willing to give up something of great worth. The mention of the specific amount underscores the disciples' concern for financial stewardship and their practical mindset. This phrase also reflects the economic conditions of the time, where such a sum would have been significant for charitable purposes.and the money given to the poor.” The suggestion to give the money to the poor aligns with Jewish teachings and traditions that emphasize almsgiving and care for the needy, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11</a>. The disciples' reaction reflects a common expectation of using resources for charitable acts, which was a central aspect of Jewish piety. This concern for the poor is echoed throughout the Gospels, where Jesus often speaks about the importance of helping those in need (e.g., <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a>). However, the underlying issue here is the disciples' misunderstanding of the significance of the woman's act of devotion to Jesus.And they scolded her. The disciples' rebuke of the woman reveals their lack of understanding of the spiritual significance of her actions. This reaction can be seen as a reflection of human tendency to prioritize practical concerns over spiritual insight. The scolding also highlights a common theme in the Gospels where Jesus' followers often fail to grasp the deeper meaning of events and teachings. This moment foreshadows the coming events of Jesus' passion, where acts of devotion and sacrifice take on profound significance. The woman's act is a type of Christ's own sacrificial love, as she anoints Him in preparation for His burial, an act that Jesus Himself defends and honors.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Gospel, whose teachings and actions are the focus of the account. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_woman_with_the_alabaster_jar.htm">The Woman with the Alabaster Jar</a> An unnamed woman who anoints Jesus with expensive perfume, demonstrating her devotion and understanding of His impending death. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus, some of whom express indignation at what they perceive as wastefulness. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a> The village where this event takes place, located near Jerusalem, often associated with Jesus' friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a> Represented as a group that the disciples suggest could have benefited from the sale of the perfume.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/v/value_of_worship.htm">Value of Worship</a> True worship may appear extravagant or wasteful to others, but it is precious in the eyes of God. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_priorities.htm">Understanding Priorities</a> While caring for the poor is important, there are moments when honoring Christ takes precedence. <a href="/topical/h/heart_over_actions.htm">Heart Over Actions</a> God values the intentions of the heart more than the actions themselves. The woman's act was one of deep love and understanding. <a href="/topical/c/criticism_and_judgment.htm">Criticism and Judgment</a> Be cautious of judging others' acts of devotion. What may seem wasteful to us might be a profound act of worship. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_sacrifice.htm">Preparation for Sacrifice</a> The anointing prefigures Jesus' burial, reminding us of the importance of preparing our hearts for His sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 14</a> <a href="/q/is_judas_iscariot_in_heaven_or_not.htm">Is Judas Iscariot in heaven or not?</a> <a href="/q/did_herod_want_john_the_baptist_dead.htm">Did Herod want to kill John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:5) No. It was Herodias, the wife of Herod who wanted to kill him. But Herod knew that he was a righteous man and kept him safe (Mark 6:20)</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_tax_collector_jesus_called.htm">Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) For more than three hundred pence.--The specific mention of the sum, not given by St. Matthew, is one of the few points common to St. Mark and St. John (<a href="/john/12-5.htm" title="Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?">John 12:5</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred pence, and given to the poor. Three hundred pence would amount to about £10 12s. 6d. of English money. It appears from St. John (<a href="/john/13-29.htm">John 13:29</a>) that the wants of the poor were carefully attended to by our Lord and his disciples. And they murmured against her ἐνεβριμῶντο); another very expressive verb in the original, they growled at her; rebuked her vehemently. <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[It] μύρον (myron) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3464.htm">Strong's 3464: </a> Anointing-oil, ointment. Probably of foreign origin; 'myrrh', i.e. perfumed oil. could ἠδύνατο (ēdynato) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. have been sold πραθῆναι (prathēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4097.htm">Strong's 4097: </a> A reduplicated and prolonged form of prao; contracted from perao; to traffic, i.e. Dispose of as merchandise or into slavery. for over ἐπάνω (epanō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1883.htm">Strong's 1883: </a> From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on. three hundred τριακοσίων (triakosiōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5145.htm">Strong's 5145: </a> Three hundred. Plural from treis and hekaton; three hundred. denarii δηναρίων (dēnariōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1220.htm">Strong's 1220: </a> A denarius, a small Roman silver coin. Of Latin origin; a denarius. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the money] given δοθῆναι (dothēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. poor.” πτωχοῖς (ptōchois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4434.htm">Strong's 4434: </a> Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they scolded ἐνεβριμῶντο (enebrimōnto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1690.htm">Strong's 1690: </a> From en and brimaomai; to have indignation on, i.e. to blame, to sigh with chagrin, to sternly enjoin. her. αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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