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John 12:5-7
Modern English Version
John 12:5-7
Modern English Version
5 “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii[a] and given to the poor?” 6 He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief. And having the money box, he used to steal what was put in it.
7 But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of My burial.
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- John 12:5 About a year’s wages.
John 12:5-7
New International Version
John 12:5-7
New International Version
5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.[a]” 6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag,(A) he used to help himself to what was put into it.
7 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.(B)
Footnotes
- John 12:5 Greek three hundred denarii
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