John 12:5

John 12:5 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5“Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

5“Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the proceeds given to poor people?

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

5“Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and [the money] given to the poor?”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

5“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

5Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred shillings, and given to the poor?

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

5Why was not this oyntment sold for three hundreth pence, and giuen to the poore?

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

5“Why wasn’t this ointment sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

5“Why wasn’t this perfume sold? Why wasn’t the money given to poor people? It was worth a year’s pay.”

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

5Judas said, ‘We could have sold this oil for 300 coins. That is as much money as someone would get for a year's work. Then we could have given that money to poor people.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

5“Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii, and given to the poor?”

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