John 12:5

“Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, etc.] Meaning Roman pence, one of which is, of the value of our money, seven pence halfpenny; so that three hundred pence amount to nine pounds seven shillings and six pence: and given to the poor? this was his pretence, and with which he covered himself; his uneasiness was, because it was not sold, and the money put into his hands, as appears by what follows.”

“three hundred pence--between nine and ten pounds sterling.”

“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:3-16. John 12:2 A supper - At the house of Simon the leper, Matthew 26:6. Lazarus was ... - The names of Martha and Lazarus are mentioned because it was not in their own house, but in that of Simon. Lazarus is particularly mentioned, since it was so remarkable that one who had been once dead should be enjoying again the endearments of friendship. This shows, also, that his resurrection was no illusion - that he was really restored to the blessings of life and friendship. Calmet thinks that this was about two months after his resurrection, and it is the last that we hear of him. How long he lived is unknown, nor is it recorded that he made…”

“12:5 a year’s wages: Judas may have been exaggerating, but Mary’s sacrifice was certainly very costly.”

“was: Exo 5:8, Exo 5:17; Amo 8:5; Mal 1:10-13; Mat 26:8; Mar 14:4; Luk 6:41 three hundred: Joh 6:7; Mat 20:2 \*marg. Mar 14:5 and given: Mat 26:9; Luk 12:33, Luk 18:22 John 12:6”