For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
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The verse 9 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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Compare Matthew 26:9 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Dieses Wasser hätte mögen teuer verkauft und den Armen gegeben werden.
Porque esto se podía vender por gran precio, y darse a los pobres.
Esto se podía haber vendido por mucho dinero y habérselo dado a los pobres».
On aurait pu vendre ce parfum très cher, et en donner le prix aux pauvres.
Poichè quest’olio si sarebbe potuto vendere un gran prezzo, e quello darsi a’ poveri.
Pois este ungüento podia vender-se por grande preço, e dar-se o dinheiro aos pobres.
這香膏可以賣許多錢,賙濟窮人。」
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