Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred shillings, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

We might have got more than three hundred pence for it, and given the money to the poor. And they said things against her among themselves.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

for this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor. And they spoke very angrily at her.

World English Bible (WEB)

For this might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii,{300 denarii was about a years wages for an agricultural laborer.} and given to the poor." They grumbled against her.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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