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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 12:6

Now this he said, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the bag took away what was put therein.Richardson wrote that "St. John adds some disparaging remarks about his (Judas') character and conduct."[7] Since "disparage" means "to undervalue," it would have been enlightening if Richardson had told us what higher value he placed upon Judas' character and conduct than that which is stated here. It is incorrect to believe that John here improperly added to the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:5

John 12:5. Sold for three hundred pence,— The Roman penny, which is here spoken of, was equal to seven-pence half-penny of our money; three hundred of these pence therefore amounted to about nine pounds, seven shillings, and six-pence sterling. From the value of the ointment it would appear, that Lazarus and his sisters were persons of a better station than ordinary, (see on Ch. John 11:1.) otherwise they could not have afforded so costly a present, nor would Jesus probably have accepted it at... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:6

John 12:6. And bare what was put therein.— And carried off what was put into it. Elsner; who refers to John 20:15.Matthew 3:11; Matthew 3:11; Mat 8:17 for instances of such an use of the word; εβασταζεν : but it by no means appears that the word is ever used in a bad sense. The meaning here seems to be, not only that Judas had the keeping of the bag at that time, but that it was his stated office to take care of it, and manage its stock. Dr. Heylin renders the clause very well thus: And bearing... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 12:5

5. three hundred pence—between nine and ten pounds sterling. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 12:6

6. had the bag—the purse. bare what was put therein—not, bare it off by theft, though that he did; but simply, had charge of its contents, was treasurer to Jesus and the Twelve. How worthy of notice is this arrangement, by which an avaricious and dishonest person was not only taken into the number of the Twelve, but entrusted with the custody of their little property! The purposes which this served are obvious enough; but it is further noticeable, that the remotest hint was never given to the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:1-8

3. Mary’s anointing of Jesus 12:1-8 (cf. Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9)In contrast to the hatred that the religious leaders manifested stands the love that Mary demonstrated toward the One she had come to believe in. Her act of sacrificial devotion is a model for all true disciples. This is the climax of belief in this section of the Gospel that records Jesus’ public ministry (John 1:19 to John 12:50). Chapter 12 records Jesus’ last teaching before the general public. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:4-5

Judas, as well as some other disciples who were present (Matthew 26:8; Mark 14:4), objected to what seemed to be an extravagant waste. Three hundred denarii was a full year’s wages for a working man in that culture. Mary would not give to the Lord what cost her nothing (cf. 2 Samuel 24:24). Real worship always costs the worshipper; it always involves a sacrifice."When she came to the feet of Jesus, Mary took the place of a slave. When she undid her hair (something Jewish women did not do in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:6

John knew Judas’ real motive for objecting (cf. John 10:13). Judas’ selfish materialism helps us understand why He was willing to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver."His remonstrance over the gift of the ointment revealed that he had a sharp sense of financial values and no appreciation of human values." [Note: Tenney, "John," p. 125.] Evidently the other disciples learned of their treasurer’s larcenous behavior after He betrayed Jesus. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 12:1-50

The Triumphal Entry. Close of the Public Ministry1-11. Supper at Bethany (see on Matthew 26:6 and Mark 14:3, which record the same incident). The event in Luke 7:36. is different. The supper was at the house of Simon the leper, a near relation, perhaps the father, of Lazarus and the sisters. St. John alone mentions the name of the woman who anointed Jesus, the quantity of the unguent (1 litre = 12 oz.), and the author of the mean speech, ’Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 12:5

(5) Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence?—Both the earlier Gospels preface this estimate by a reference to the use which was made of the ointment as actual waste. St. Matthew says only “that it might have been sold for much.” St. Mark, “that it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence,” that is, in actual value, for the yearly wage of a working man, and for the food therefore which would have maintained a poor man’s household for a whole year. (Comp. Note on John... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 12:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 12:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 12:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:1-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:4-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:6

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 12:1-50

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 12:5

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