John 12:5-7
Legacy Standard Bible
5 “Why was this perfume not sold for [a]three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 Now he said this, not because he was concerned about the poor, but because he was a thief, and as he (A)had the money box, he used to take from (B)what was put into it. 7 Therefore Jesus said, “Let her alone, so that she may keep it for (C)the day of My burial.
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- John 12:5 Approx. 11 months’ wages, a denarius was a laborer’s daily wage
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)
Footnotes
- John 12:5 Greek three hundred denarii
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