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Matthew 26:9

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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.Select Matthew 26:7

8But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?Select Matthew 26:8

9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.Select Matthew 26:9

10When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.Select Matthew 26:10

11For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.Select Matthew 26:11

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26:9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.”

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26:9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

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