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John 12:5-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
John 12:5-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 “Why wasn’t this fragrant oil sold for 300 denarii[a](A) and given to the poor?” 6 He didn’t say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief.(B) He was in charge of the money-bag and would steal part of what was put in it.
7 Jesus answered, “Leave her alone; she has kept it for the day of My burial.(C)
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- John 12:5 This amount was about a year’s wages for a common worker.
John 12:5-7
New International Version
John 12:5-7
New International Version
5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.[a]” 6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag,(A) he used to help himself to what was put into it.
7 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.(B)
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- John 12:5 Greek three hundred denarii
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