Joh 12:4-6 | MHM | STEP | v. 4 : Judas Iscariot, one of the disciples, who was about to betray Jesus, objected to Mary’s action. He asked why the ointment was not sold and the money given to the poor. Judas did not say this because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief and used to steal from the money bag (John 12:4-6 ). This shows both his greed and hypocrisy.

‏ John 12:4-6

v. 4: Judas Iscariot, one of the disciples, who was about to betray Jesus, objected to Mary’s action. He asked why the ointment was not sold and the money given to the poor. Judas did not say this because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief and used to steal from the money bag (John 12:4-6 ^a). This shows both his greed and hypocrisy.

v. 5: Jesus defended Mary, telling Judas and the others to leave her alone. He explained that Mary had kept the ointment for the day of his burial. Jesus said that they would always have the poor with them, but they would not always have him (John 12:7-8 ^b). This does not mean Jesus did not care for the poor, but that he wanted them to understand the importance of honoring him at this special time.

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