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John 12:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for John 12:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?”
John 12:5 (KJV)
Commentary on John 12:5
Judas calculates the ointment's value at three hundred denarii (a year's wages for a laborer), questioning why it wasn't sold for the poor. His objection sounds like social justice but springs from greed. This demonstrates how noble-sounding arguments can mask ignoble motives. The question 'Why was not?' implies criticism of Mary, Jesus, or both. Judas' utilitarian ethics miss worship's transcendent value—some things shouldn't be calculated. His mercenary spirit contrasts Mary's generous heart, previewing his selling Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:5
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“and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old”
“he said to him”
“they were indignant”
“saying”
“but don't consider the beam that is in your own eye?”
“neither will I accept an offering at your hand.,Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand., מִי גַם־בָּכֶם וְיִסְגֹּר דְּלָתַיִם וְלֹא־תָאִירוּ מִזְבְּחִי חִנָּם אֵין־לִי חֵפֶץ בָּכֶם אָמַר יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת וּמִנְחָה לֹא־אֶרְצֶה מִיֶּדְכֶם׃ ,Oh that there were even one among you that would shut the doors, That ye might not kindle fire on Mine altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, Saith the LORD of hosts, Neither will I accept an offering at your hand.,διότι καὶ ἐν ὑμῖν συγκλεισθήσονται θύραι καὶ οὐκ ἀνάψετε τὸ θυσιαστήριόν μου δωρεάν οὐκ ἔστιν μου θέλημα ἐν ὑμῖν λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ καὶ θυσίαν οὐ προσδέξομαι ἐκ τῶν χειρῶν ὑμῶν,Because even among you the doors shall be shut, and one will not kindle the fire of mine altar for nothing, I have no pleasure in you, saith the Lord Almighty, and I will not accept a sacrifice at your hands.,,,,”
“'When will the new moon be gone”
“Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that everyone of them may receive a little.”
“which they made before”
“You are idle! You are idle! Therefore you say, 'Let us go and sacrifice to Yahweh.',But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let us go and do sacrifice to the LORD., וַיֹּאמֶר נִרְפִּים אַתֶּם נִרְפִּים עַל־כֵּן אַתֶּם אֹמְרִים נֵלְכָה נִזְבְּחָה לַיהוָה׃ ,But he said: Ye are idle”