Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

American Standard Version (ASV)

But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But when the disciples saw it they were angry, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But the disciples seeing it became indignant, saying, To what end [was] this waste?

World English Bible (WEB)

But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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