John 12:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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“Why wasn’t this ointment sold for three hundred denarii, and given to the poor?”
World English Bible (WEB)
Why{G1302} was{G4097} not{G3756} this{G5124} ointment{G3464} sold{G4097}{(G5681)} for three hundred{G5145} pence{G1220}, and{G2532} given{G1325}{(G5681)} to the poor{G4434}?
KJV with Strongs
(5) "Why wasn't this perfume sold for 300 denarii (300 day's wages) and given to the poor?"
The F.O.G
"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘Wherefore was not this ointment sold for three hundred denaries, and given to the poor?’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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