Verse Comparison: Matthew 26:9
American Standard Version
For this `ointment' might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
Amplified® Bible
For this perfume might have been sold for a large sum and the money given to the poor.
Contemporary English Version
We could have sold this perfume for a lot of money and given it to the poor."
Darby English Version
for this might have been sold for much and been given to the poor.
Good News Bible
"This perfume could have been sold for a large amount and the money given to the poor!"
International Standard Version
Surely this perfume could have been sold for a high price and the money given to the destitute."
King James Version
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
New American Standard Bible
"For this {perfume} might have been sold for a high price and {the money} given to the poor."
New International Version
"This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor."
New King James Version
For this fragrant oil might have been sold for much and given to the poor."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For we might have sold this perfume for a high price and the money given to the poor."
Revised Standard Version
For this ointment might have been sold for a large sum, and given to the poor."
Young's Literal Translation
for this ointment could have been sold for much, and given to the poor.'
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