Matthew 26:9
King James Version
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
Matthew 26:9 in context
Matthew 26:7
There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.
Matthew 26:8
But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
Matthew 26:10
When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.
Matthew 26:11
For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.