Thematic Bible: Parsimony
Thematic Bible
Parsimony » General references to
"Why was not this perfume sold for thirty pounds, and the money given to poor people?"
Verse Concepts
a woman came up to him with an alabaster jar of very costly perfume, and poured the perfume upon his head as he was at table. The disciples were indignant at seeing this. "What is this waste for?" they exclaimed.
Parsimony » In withholding offerings
There was, however, a man named Ananias, who, with his wife Sapphira, sold some property, And, with her connivance, kept back some of the proceeds. He brought only a part and laid it at the Apostles' feet.