Mat 26:8 | RWP | e4.org | This waste ( η απωλεια αυτη ). Dead loss ( απωλεια ) they considered it, nothing but sentimental aroma. It was a cruel shock to Mary of Bethany to hear this comment. Matthew does not tell as John does ( ) that it was Judas who made the point which the rest endorsed. Mark explains that they mentioned "three hundred pence," while Matthew ( ) only says "for much" ( πολλου ).

‏ Matthew 26:8

This waste ( η απωλεια αυτη ). Dead loss ( απωλεια ) they considered it, nothing but sentimental aroma. It was a cruel shock to Mary of Bethany to hear this comment. Matthew does not tell as John does (Joh 12:4) that it was Judas who made the point which the rest endorsed. Mark explains that they mentioned "three hundred pence," while Matthew (26:9) only says "for much" ( πολλου ).