8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked.

Other Translations of Matthew 26:8

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

8 And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?

The Message

8 When the disciples saw what was happening, they were furious. "That's criminal!

New King James Version

8 But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?

New Living Translation

8 The disciples were indignant when they saw this. "What a waste!" they said.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 26:8

Commentary on Matthew 26:6-13

(Read Matthew 26:6-13)

The pouring ointment upon the head of Christ was a token of the highest respect. Where there is true love in the heart to Jesus Christ, nothing will be thought too good to bestow upon him. The more Christ's servants and their services are cavilled at, the more he manifests his acceptance. This act of faith and love was so remarkable, that it would be reported, as a memorial of Mary's faith and love, to all future ages, and in all places where the gospel should be preached. This prophecy is fulfilled.