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For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."
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Righteous-Sounding Criticism
Commentators note the disciples' objection—that the money should go to the poor—sounded noble. However, several sources highlight that Judas, motivated by greed, initiated this complaint. This shows how even good people can be swayed by criticism that appears righteous on the surface but may stem from impure motives, urging discernment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sold for much. Mark and John say for 300 pence; that is, for about 40 dollars, [about £9]. This, to them, was a large sum. Mark says, they…
19th Century
Anglican
This ointment might have been sold for much — Mark and John agree in giving the traitor’s calculation. It might have been sold for…
Baptist
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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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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For this ointment might have been sold for much Mark says, "for more than three hundred pence", ([Reference Mark 14:…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
The Evangelist, having related the preparatory events for the Passion, here begins to discuss Christ’s Passion, which is divided into two parts. Fi…
