Mark 14:5
“For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence,.... Which, was to the value of our money nine pounds,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Mark 14:1-11
See this passage explained in the notes at Mat. 26:1-16. Mar 14:1 And of unleavened bread - So called because at that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
It might have been sold - το μυρον, This ointment, is added by ABCDKL, thirty-five others, Ethiopic, Armenian, Gothic,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 14:1-11
We have here instances,
I. Of the kindness of Christ's friends, and the provision made of respect and honour for him.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
for more than three hundred pence i. e. for more than 300 denarii, =300 × 7½ d. = about £10. To Judas it was intolerable…
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