Matthew 26:8 nasb — But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste?

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"But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste?"

— Matthew 26:8, NASB

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Matthew 26 — Context

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But they were saying, "Not during the festival, otherwise a riot might occur among the people."

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Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the leper,

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a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she poured it on His head as He reclined at the table.

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But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste?

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"For this perfume might have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor."

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But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, "Why do you bother the woman? For she has done a good deed to Me.

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"For you always have the poor with you; but you do not always have Me.

Matthew 26:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:8 say?
Matthew 26:8 in the NASB reads: “But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste?”
Where is Matthew 26:8 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 8.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:8.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:8 in?
Matthew 26:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 26:8?
Matthew 26:8 reads (NASB): “But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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