John 12:5

"Why was not this perfume sold for fifty dollars, and the proceeds given to the poor?"

Matthew 20:2

"And when he had agreed with the workmen for two shillings a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

Matthew 26:8-9

when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, and exclaimed.

Mark 14:4-5

Some of those who were present said among themselves indignantly. "Why has the perfume been wasted like this?

Luke 6:41

"And why do you look at the splinter that is in your brother's eye, but never consider the beam that is in your own eye?

Luke 12:33

"Sell what you have and give alms. Provide yourselves with purses which do not grow old, a treasure inexhaustible in the heavens, where no thief draws near, nor does moth destroy.

Luke 18:22

And receiving this reply, Jesus said to him. "One thing you are still lacking. Sell all that you have and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me."

John 6:7

"Thirty-five dollars worth of bread," answered Philip, "is not enough for them, so that each can take a morsel."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

Three hundred

General references

Bible References

Was

Matthew 26:8
when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, and exclaimed.
Mark 14:4
Some of those who were present said among themselves indignantly. "Why has the perfume been wasted like this?
Luke 6:41
"And why do you look at the splinter that is in your brother's eye, but never consider the beam that is in your own eye?

Three hundred

John 6:7
"Thirty-five dollars worth of bread," answered Philip, "is not enough for them, so that each can take a morsel."
Matthew 20:2
"And when he had agreed with the workmen for two shillings a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

And given

Matthew 26:9
"Why is this waste? This perfume could have been sold for a good sum, and the money given to the poor."
Luke 12:33
"Sell what you have and give alms. Provide yourselves with purses which do not grow old, a treasure inexhaustible in the heavens, where no thief draws near, nor does moth destroy.
Luke 18:22
And receiving this reply, Jesus said to him. "One thing you are still lacking. Sell all that you have and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me."

General references

Matthew 26:9
"Why is this waste? This perfume could have been sold for a good sum, and the money given to the poor."