For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
This perfume could've been sold for a ton of money and given to people who really needed it.
Sometimes the most generous thing looks wasteful to everyone else.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 26, this verse is part of a story where a woman anoints Jesus with expensive ointment in Bethany, an act of devotion during the final days of his earthly ministry. Judas Iscariot objects, suggesting the ointment could have been sold and the money given to the poor, which reflects a common tension in Jewish culture between practical charity and spiritual expressions of honor. This event occurs shortly before Jesus' betrayal and crucifixion, highlighting how Jesus prioritized his impending sacrifice over material concerns.
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