^{6 Ref} And Jesus having been in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

^{7 Ref} there came to him a woman having an alabaster box of ointment, very precious, and she poured on his head as he is reclining (at meat).

^{8 Ref} And having seen `it', his disciples were much displeased, saying, `To what purpose `is' this waste?

^{9 Ref} for this ointment could have been sold for much, and given to the poor.'

^{10 Ref} And Jesus having known, said to them, `Why do ye give trouble to the woman? for a good work she wrought for me;

^{11 Ref} for the poor always ye have with you, and me ye have not always;