World English Bible

Matthew 26:9

“For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.”

Verse in context — Matthew 26

a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.

But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? Because she has done a good work for me.

For you always have the poor with you; but you don't always have me.

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.