John 12:5-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 “Why was this oil not sold for three hundred days’ wages[a] and given to the poor?” 6 He said this not because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief and held the money bag and used to steal the contributions.(A) 7 So Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Let her keep this for the day of my burial.[b]
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- 12:5 Days’ wages: literally, “denarii.” A denarius is a day’s wage in Mt 20:2; see note on Jn 6:7.
- 12:7 Jesus’ response reflects the rabbinical discussion of what was the greatest act of mercy, almsgiving or burying the dead. Those who favored proper burial of the dead thought it an essential condition for sharing in the resurrection.
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