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
And the disciples, seeing it, were much displeased, saying, "To what purpose is this waste?
Mark 14:4
But there were some who were much displeased among themselves, saying, "To what purpose has this waste of the ointment been made?
Luke 6:41
"And why do you behold the mote that is in your brother's eye, but consider not the beam that is in your own eye?

Three hundred

John 6:7
Philip answered Him, "Two hundred denaries worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that each one may take a little."
Matthew 20:2
and, having agreed with the laborers for a denary a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

And given

Matthew 26:9
For this might have been sold for much, and given to the poor!"
Luke 12:33
Sell what ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses that grow not old, a treasure unfailing in Heaven, where no thief approaches, nor moth corrupts;
Luke 18:22
And Jesus, hearing it said to him, "Yet one thing is lacking to you; sell all that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have treasure in Heaven, and come, follow Me."

General references

Matthew 26:9
For this might have been sold for much, and given to the poor!"