But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
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The verse 8 is found in chapter 26 of Matthew. The conspiracy of the authorities and the anointing at Bethany place two responses to Jesus side by side. While the leaders plan his death, a woman performs a costly act of honor that Jesus interprets in relation to his coming burial.
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Da das seine Jünger sahen, wurden sie unwillig und sprachen: Wozu diese Vergeudung?
Lo cual viendo sus discípulos, se enojaron, diciendo: ¿Por qué se pierde esto?
Les disciples, voyant cela, s'indignèrent, et dirent: A quoi bon cette perte?
E i suoi discepoli, avendo ciò veduto, furono indegnati, dicendo: A che far questa perdita?
E os seus discípulos, vendo isto, indignaram-se, dizendo: Por que é este desperdício?
門徒看見就很不高興,說:「何必這樣浪費呢!
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