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The Murmuring Disciples
Commentators explain that while Mark says "some" were indignant, other Gospels provide more detail. Matthew includes "the disciples," and John specifically names Judas as the primary critic. This shows how the disciples, influenced by Judas's mercenary attitude, failed to see the beauty of this act of devotion.
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Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:4
19th Century
Bishop
There were some that had indignation.—Note St. Mark’s limitation of the murmurers to “some,” as an intermediate stage bet…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:4
19th Century
Preacher
Matthew says that they were disciples. Shame upon them. The ointment was put to its proper use. It was more wasted when it was in the box than when…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:4
Matthew writes that it was the disciples who reacted so indignantly (Matthew 26:8), while John says it was Judas Iscariot (). Judas pro…
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John Gill
On Mark 14:4
17th Century
Pastor
And there were some that had indignation within themselves ,
&c.] The Syriac version reads, "some of the disciples":…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Did Christ pour out His soul to death for us, and shall we think anything too precious for Him? Do we give Him the precious ointment of our best af…