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Mark 14:4

Money and wealth

2 “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

3 While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.

Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?

5 It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.

6 But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

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BSB
Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
KJV
And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?
WEB
But there were some who were indignant among themselves, saying, “Why has this ointment been wasted?
ASV
But there were some that had indignation among themselves, [saying], To what purpose hath this waste of the ointment been made?
DARBY
And there were some indignant in themselves, and saying, Why has this waste been made of the ointment?
BLB
And some were indignant within themselves: “Why has this waste of the fragrant oil come to pass?
ÅB
Men der var noen som ble vrede ved seg selv og sa: Hva skal denne spille av salven være til?
OTB
Noen av de tilstedeværende ble forarget og sa til hverandre: "Hvorfor dette sløseri med salve?
B1930
Men der var nogen som blev vrede ved sig selv og sa: Hvad skal denne spille av salven være til?

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