John 12:5

Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

Cross-references

John 13:29 Parallel

John 13:29 confirms Judas held the moneybag and was thought to give to the poor — directly echoing his false piety here.

John 6:7 Parallel

In John 6:7, Philip calculates the cost of feeding the crowd—Judas also calculates the cost of the ointment, both missing the miracle or devotion.

In Matthew 26:8, the disciples (not just Judas) echo the same complaint—showing a broader misunderstanding of Mary's devotion.

In Matthew 26:9, the complaint is about a 'large sum'—same event, less specific on amount but same sentiment.

Mark 14:4 Parallel

In Mark 14:4, 'some' express indignation—a wider group than just Judas, highlighting the general lack of understanding.

Mark 14:5 Parallel

In Mark 14:5, the estimate is 'more than three hundred denarii'—amplifying the value and the complaint.

In 2 Kings 5:20, Gehazi schemes to profit from Naaman — a strong parallel to Judas's greed and theft here.

Luke 12:33 Contrast

In Luke 12:33, Jesus commands selling possessions for the poor—Judas twists this pious principle to criticize Mary's devotion.

Luke 18:22 Contrast

In Luke 18:22, Jesus commands selling possessions for the poor — contrasting with Judas's hypocritical concern here.

1 Timothy 3:3 says an overseer must not be a lover of money — contrasting with Judas's greed revealed here.