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
The disciples were indignant at seeing this. "What is this waste for?" they exclaimed.
Mark 14:4
Some of those who were present said to one another indignantly: "Why has the perfume been wasted like this?
Luke 6:41
And why do you look at the straw in your brother's eye, while you pay no attention at all to the beam in your own?
Three hundred
John 6:7
"Twenty pounds' worth of bread," answered Philip, "would not be enough for each of them to have a little."
Matthew 20:2
He agreed with the laborers to pay them two shillings a day, and sent them into his vineyard.
And given
Matthew 26:9
"It could have been sold for a large sum, and the money given to poor people."
Luke 12:33
Sell what belongs to you, and give in charity. Make yourselves purses that will not wear out--an inexhaustible treasure in Heaven, where no thief comes near, or moth works ruin.
Luke 18:22
Hearing this, Jesus said to him: "There is one thing still lacking in you; sell everything that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me."
General references
Matthew 26:9
"It could have been sold for a large sum, and the money given to poor people."