Matthew 26:8

“But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?”

"But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?" - Matthew 26:8
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What does Matthew 26:8 mean?

The Bible verse Matthew 26:8 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?" This verse appears in the context of Jesus being anointed at Bethany by a woman with an alabaster box of expensive…

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The Cost of True Worship

Matthew 26:8 tells us, "But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?" This verse captures a moment of profound tension between the value of material possessions and the heart of true worship. It takes us into a critical scene in the…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Generosity

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I meditate upon the profound truths contained within the words of Your Son, Jesus, as recorded in Matthew 26:8: 'But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?' Lord, allow me to delve…

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