Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
We have here instances, I. Of the kindness of Christ's friends, and the provision made of respect and honour for him. Some friends he had, even in and about Jerusalem, that loved him, and never thought they could do enough for him, among whom, though Israel be not gathered, he is, and will be, glorious. 1.
Commenting on Mark 14:1-11
And there were some that had indignation within themselves,.... The Syriac version reads, "some of the disciples": agreeably to Mat 26:8, particularly Judas, and others might be incensed by his means: and said, why was this waste of the ointment made? See Gill on Mat 26:8.
And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? (2) Rash judgments are made void before God.