Matthew 26:9
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.In other versions
For this `ointment' might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
ASV
For we might have got much money for this and given it to the poor.
BBE
for this might have been sold for much and been given to the poor.
DBY
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."
WEB
for this ointment could have been sold for much, and given to the poor.'
YLT
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
ENG
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
WBT
This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”
BSB
In context
7There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.
8But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
10When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.
11For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.