Mark 14:4

But some who were present indignantly said to one another, "Why this waste of expensive ointment?

Matthew 26:8-9

When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and said, "Why this waste?

John 12:4-5

But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was going to betray him) said,

Ecclesiastes 4:4

Then I considered all the skillful work that is done: Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another. This also is profitless -- like chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 5:4-8

When you make a vow to God, do not delay in paying it. For God takes no pleasure in fools: Pay what you vow!

Malachi 1:12-13

"But you are profaning it by saying that the table of the Lord is common and its offerings despicable.

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Summary

And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

Bible References

There

Ecclesiastes 4:4
Then I considered all the skillful work that is done: Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another. This also is profitless -- like chasing the wind.
Matthew 26:8
When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and said, "Why this waste?
John 12:4
But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was going to betray him) said,

Why

Ecclesiastes 5:4
When you make a vow to God, do not delay in paying it. For God takes no pleasure in fools: Pay what you vow!
Malachi 1:12
"But you are profaning it by saying that the table of the Lord is common and its offerings despicable.

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