4. One of Jesus' disciples, Judas Iscariot — the one who was going to betray him — said,
5. “Why wasn't this perfume sold for 300 silver coins and the money given to the poor?”
6. He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. He carried the money bag and would help himself from it.
7. But Jesus said, “Leave her alone! Let her keep what she has for the day of my burial.
8. You will always have poor people with you, but you will not always have me.”
9. A large number of people heard that Jesus was in Bethany, so they went there, not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from death.