Matthew 26:9 "This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor."

◄ Matthew 26:9 ►

Parallel Verses

New International Version
"This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor."

English Standard Version
For this could have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor.”

New American Standard Bible
"For this perfume might have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor."

King James Bible
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This might have been sold for a great deal and given to the poor."

International Standard Version
Surely this perfume could've been sold for a high price and the money given to the destitute."

American Standard Version
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For this might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

Darby Bible Translation
for this might have been sold for much and been given to the poor.

Young's Literal Translation
for this ointment could have been sold for much, and given to the poor.'

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.