Matthew 26:8

8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked.

Matthew 26:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
ESV
8 And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?
NLT
8 The disciples were indignant when they saw this. “What a waste!” they said.
MSG
8 When the disciples saw what was happening, they were furious. "That's criminal!
CSB
8 When the disciples saw it, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked.

Matthew 26:8 In-Context

6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,
7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.
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.
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