9For this might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.


In Context

6 And when Jesus was in Bethania, in the house of Simon the leper,

7 There came to him a woman having an alabaster box of precious ointment, and poured it on his head as he was at table.

8 And the disciples seeing it, had indignation, saying: To what purpose is this waste?

9 For this might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

10 And Jesus knowing it, said to them: Why do you trouble this woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

11 For the poor you have always with you: but me you have not always.

Matthew 26:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

26:9"This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor."

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

26:9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:9for this might have been sold for much and been given to the poor.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

26:9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

26:9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

26:9for this ointment could have been sold for much, and given to the poor.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

26:9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.