Matthew 26:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 26:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 26:9 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 26:9 — KJV
“For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.”
— Matthew 26:9 (KJV)
Matthew 26:9 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 26:9
“For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:9: might, sold, given
“Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?”
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“And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink.”
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“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. money: Gr. silver”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:9: might, much, given
“And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:9: might, much
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