Mark 14:5

It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For this might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor.” They grumbled against her.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} it{G5124} might{G1410}{(G5711)} have been sold{G4097}{(G5683)} for more than{G1883} three hundred{G5145} pence{G1220}, and{G2532} have been given{G1325}{(G5683)} to the poor{G4434}. And{G2532} they murmured against{G1690}{(G5711)} her{G846}.

Strong's King James

(5) Because this perfume could be sold for over 300 denarii (300 days wage) given to the poor" They scolded her!

The F.O.G

This perfume could have been sold for nearly a year's wages and given to the poor!" They harshly criticized her and her act of worship.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for this could have been sold for more than three hundred denaries, and given to the poor;’ and they were murmuring at her.

Young's Literal Translation

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Mark 14:5

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Jean Paul Joseph

Mark 14:5