Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
Three hundred
And given
General references
Bible References
Was
Matthew 26:8
But when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?
Mark 14:4
But there were some who said to themselves indignantly, "Why was this ointment wasted?
Luke 6:41
And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not notice the plank in your own eye?
Three hundred
John 6:7
Philip answered him, "Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each one of them to have a little."
Matthew 20:2
Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
And given
Matthew 26:9
For this perfume might have been sold for a high price and given to the poor."
Luke 12:33
Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves purses that do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
Luke 18:22
When Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
General references
Matthew 26:9
For this perfume might have been sold for a high price and given to the poor."