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
"Why such waste?" indignantly exclaimed the disciples;
Mark 14:4
But there were some who said indignantly among themselves, "Why has the ointment been thus wasted?
Luke 6:41
"And why look at the splinter in your brother's eye instead of giving careful attention to the beam in your own?
Three hundred
John 6:7
"Seven pounds' worth of bread," replied Philip, "is not enough for them all to get even a scanty meal."
Matthew 20:2
and having made an agreement with them for a shilling a day, sent them into his vineyard.
And given
Matthew 26:9
"for this might have been sold for a considerable sum, and the money given to the poor."
Luke 12:33
Sell your possessions and give alms. Provide yourselves with purses that will never wear out, a treasure inexhaustible in Heaven, where no thief can come nor moth consume.
Luke 18:22
On receiving this answer Jesus said to him, "There is still one thing wanting in you. Sell everything you possess and give the money to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; and then come, follow me."
General references
Matthew 26:9
"for this might have been sold for a considerable sum, and the money given to the poor."