^{4 Ref} Then Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,

^{5 Ref} "Why wasn't this ointment sold for three hundred denarii,{300 denarii was about a year's wages for an agricultural laborer.} and given to the poor?"

^{6 Ref} Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.

^{7 Ref} But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of my burial.