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
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!"