Presumption: The Disciples, in Their Indignation at the Anointing of Jesus

When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste?

This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”

Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?

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

“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”