Mark 14:5

Jesus Anointed at Bethany

4Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume? 5It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.

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Berean Standard Bible
It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.
American Standard Version (1901)
For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred shillings, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
Bible in Basic English
We might have got more than three hundred pence for it, and given the money to the poor. And they said things against her among themselves.
Free Bible Version
It could've been sold for a year's wages and the money given to the poor.” They were angry with her.
Geneva Bible 1599
For it might haue bene sold for more then three hundreth pence, and bene giuen vnto the poore, and they murmured against her.
King James (Authorized) Version
For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
One Unity Resource Bible
For this might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii (300 days wages), and given to the poor.” They grumbled against her.
Plain English Version
Why didn’t she sell it and get a lot of money, and give that money to poor people?” And they said angry words to her too.
Translation for Translators
It could have been sold {We could have sold it} for ◄a huge amount of money/an amount of money for which a person works for a year►, and then the money could have been given {we could have given the money} to poor people!” So he rebuked her.
Unlocked Literal Bible
This perfume could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor.” Then they scolded her.
Noah Webster Bible
For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
World English Bible
For this might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” So they grumbled against her.
Young's Literal Translation
for this could have been sold for more than three hundred denaries, and given to the poor;' and they were murmuring at her.