Matthew 26:8
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New International Version (©1984)
When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste?

International Standard Version (©2008)
But when the disciples saw this they became irritated and said, "Why this waste?

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
The disciples were irritated when they saw this. They asked, "Why did she waste it like this?

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

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

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

Bible in Basic English
But when the disciples saw it they were angry, 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?

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

Webster's Bible Translation
But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

Weymouth New Testament
"Why such waste?" indignantly exclaimed the disciples;

World English Bible
But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?

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

Geneva Study Bible

But when his {d} disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this {e} waste?

(d) This is a figure of speech called synecdoche: for it is said that only Judas was moved at this; Joh 12:4.

(e) Unprofitable spending.

People's New Testament

26:8 They had indignation. John shows that it was Judas who voiced the indignation (Joh 12:4).

This waste. Judas thought that 300 pence had been squandered. Sordid men still often think what is spent for the Savior is wasted.

Wesley's Notes

26:8 His disciples seeing it, had indignation, saying - It seems several of them were angry, and spoke, though none so warmly as Judas Iscariot.

Matthew Henry's Concise 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.


Matthew 26:7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she poured it on His head as He reclined at the table.
Matthew 26:9 "For this perfume might have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor." (NASB ©1995)

Angry Disciples Displeased End Exclaimed Indignant Indignantly Indignation Purpose Waste

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

they. 1Sa 17:28,29 Ec 4:4 Mr 14:4 Joh 12:4-6

To. Ex 5:17 Am 8:5 Hag 1:2-4 Mal 1:7-10,13

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