Matthew 26:8

His disciples. In the former case it was Judas Iscariot. App-158.

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

His disciples seeing it, had indignation, saying — It seems several of them were angry, and spoke, though none so warmly as Judas Iscariot.

⁸ But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Matthew 26:8