Mark 14:5

“For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, etc..] Which, was to the value of our money nine pounds, seven shillings, and sixpence: and given to the poor; which was thought to be a better way of expending it, than by pouring it on the head of Christ: and they murmured against her: that she should lavish so much money away in such an imprudent manner; they reproved her for it, expressed much resentment at it, and were very angry with, her upon the account of it; (see Gill on “<402608>Matthew 26:8”), (see Gill on “<402609>Matthew 26:9”).”

“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:1-16. Mark 14:1 And of unleavened bread - So called because at that feast no other bread was used but that which had been made without leaven or yeast. By craft - By subtlety (Matthew); that is, by some secret plan that would secure possession of him without exciting the opposition of the people. Mark 14:3 Ointment - This word does not convey quite the proper meaning. This was a perfume. It was used only to give a pleasant odor, and was liquid. Of spikenard - The “nard,” from which this perfume was made, is a plant of the East Indies, with a small, slender stalk, and a heavy, thick root. The best perfume is obtained from the root, though…”

“pence: Mat 18:28 \*marg. Joh 6:7 have been given: Joh 12:5, Joh 12:6, Joh 13:29; Eph 4:28 And they: Exo 16:7, Exo 16:8; Deu 1:27; Psa 106:25; Mat 20:11; Luk 15:2; Joh 6:43; Co1 10:10; Phi 2:14; Jde 1:16 Mark 14:6”