But there were some who were indignant among themselves, and said, “Why was this fragrant oil wasted? For it might have been sold for more than three hundred (A)denarii and given to the poor.” And they (B)criticized[a] her sharply.

But Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me.

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  1. Mark 14:5 scolded

Some of those present were saying indignantly to one another, “Why this waste of perfume? It could have been sold for more than a year’s wages[a] and the money given to the poor.” And they rebuked her harshly.

“Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me.

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  1. Mark 14:5 Greek than three hundred denarii