Matthew 26:8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked.

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked.

English Standard Version
And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste?

New American Standard Bible
But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste?

King James Bible
But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the disciples saw it, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked. "

International Standard Version
But when the disciples saw this, they became irritated and said, "Why this waste?

American Standard Version
But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the disciples seeing it, had indignation, saying: To what purpose is this waste?

Darby Bible Translation
But the disciples seeing it became indignant, saying, To what end was this waste?

Young's Literal Translation
And having seen it, his disciples were much displeased, saying, 'To what purpose is this waste?

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

26:6-13 The pouring ointment upon the head of Christ was a token of the highest respect. Where there is true love in the heart to Jesus Christ, nothing will be thought too good to bestow upon him. The more Christ's servants and their services are cavilled at, the more he manifests his acceptance. This act of faith and love was so remarkable, that it would be reported, as a memorial of Mary's faith and love, to all future ages, and in all places where the gospel should be preached. This prophecy is fulfilled.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

CHAPTER 26

Mt 26:1-16. Christ's Final Announcement of his Death, as Now within Two Days, and the Simultaneous Conspiracy of the Jewish Authorities to Compass It—The Anointing at Bethany—Judas Agrees with the Chief Priests to Betray His Lord. ( = Mr 14:1-11; Lu 22:1-6; Joh 12:1-11).

For the exposition, see on [1361]Mr 14:1-11.