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The Spark of Criticism
Commentators explain that while Matthew says "the disciples" were indignant, John's Gospel clarifies that Judas was the instigator. Scholars like John Calvin suggest Judas's greedy complaint acted like a "torch," igniting similar, though less malicious, feelings in the others. This serves as a warning about how easily a group can be swayed by a plausible-sounding but corrupt criticism.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:8
18th Century
Theologian
They had indignation. John says that Judas expressed indignation. Probably some of the others felt indignation, but Judas only ga…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:8
This waste (η απωλεια αυτη). Dead loss (απωλεια) they considered it, nothing but sentimental aroma. It was a cruel shock to Mary o…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
When you do the best you can do, from the purest motives, and your Lord accepts your service, do not expect that your brothers and sisters will app…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:8
With Judas as their spokesman (), the disciples fail to understand what is taking place, not only in the anointing, but also in who Jesus truly is …
John Calvin
On Matthew 26:8
16th Century
Theologian
And when the disciples saw it. This is also not unusual for the Evangelists: when something has been done by one person, to attribute it t…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:8
17th Century
Pastor
But when his disciples saw it
What the woman did, what a costly box of ointment it was, and with what profusion she …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:6–13
17th Century
Minister
The pouring of ointment on Christ's head was a token of the highest respect. When there is true love in the heart for Jesus Christ, nothing will be…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:1–16
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist, having related the preparatory events for the Passion, here begins to discuss Christ’s Passion, which is divided into two parts. Fi…