Matthew 26:8

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Matthew 26:8

But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But the disciples were indignant when they saw {this,} and said, "Why this waste?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
- American Standard Version (1901)

But when the disciples saw it they were angry, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
- Basic English Bible

But the disciples seeing it became indignant, saying, To what end [was] this waste?
- Darby Bible

But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
- Webster's Bible

Why such waste? indignantly exclaimed the disciples;
- Weymouth Bible

But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?
- World English Bible

And disciplis seynge hadden dedeyn, and seiden, Wherto this loss? for it myyte be seld for myche,
- Wycliffe Bible

And having seen [it], his disciples were much displeased, saying, `To what purpose [is] this waste?
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Matthew 26:8

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 26:8


26:8 His disciples seeing it, had indignation, saying - It seems several of them were angry, and spoke, though none so warmly as Judas Iscariot.



People's Bible Notes for Matthew 26:8


Mt 26:8 They had indignation. John shows that it was Judas who voiced the indignation (Joh 12:4). This waste. Judas thought that 300 pence had been squandered. Sordid men still often think what is spent for the Savior is wasted.

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