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John 12:5

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

"Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?"

New International Version

"Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages. "

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the needy?