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Matthew 26:8-10
World English Bible
Matthew 26:8-10
World English Bible
8 But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 9 For this ointment might have been sold for much and given to the poor.”
10 However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? She has done a good work for me.
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Matthew 26:8-10
New International Version
Matthew 26:8-10
New International Version
8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. 9 “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.”
10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me.
Matthew 26:8-10
New King James Version
Matthew 26:8-10
New King James Version
8 (A)But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 9 For this fragrant oil might have been sold for much and given to the poor.”
10 But when Jesus was aware of it, He said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good work for Me.
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Matthew 26:8-10
English Standard Version
Matthew 26:8-10
English Standard Version
8 And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 9 For this could have been sold for a large sum and (A)given to the poor.” 10 But (B)Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a beautiful thing to me.
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