But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
Cuando sus discípulos vieron esto, se indignaron mucho y dijeron: '¿Para qué este desperdicio?'
Los discípulos se molestaron porque pensaron que el perfume costoso se había desperdiciado.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during the last week of Jesus' life, as he is in Bethany at the house of Simon the Leper. A woman anoints Jesus with expensive perfume, and the disciples react with indignation, viewing it as a wasteful expense that could have been used to help the poor. This event underscores the cultural tension between practical financial concerns and acts of extravagant devotion, set against the backdrop of Jesus' impending betrayal and crucifixion.
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