John 12:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
John 12:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred shillings, and given to the poor?
John 12:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”
John 12:5 (BSB)
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What does John 12:5 say?
John 12:5 in modern King James wording reads: "Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?"
Where is John 12:5 found in the Bible?
John 12:5 is verse 5 of chapter 12 of the book of John, in the New Testament. John has 21 chapters.
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