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

"The disciples considered Mary's love offering to the Lord a waste.  Through the past twenty centuries thousands of precious lives, heart treasures, high positions, and golden futures have been 'wasted' upon the Lord Jesus.  To those who love Him in such a way He is altogether lovely and worthy of their offerings.  What they have poured upon Him is not a waste but a fragrant testimony of His sweetness."

Matthew 26:8 footnote 1
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