Apparently Judas Iscariot voiced the disciples" violent objection (Gr. embrimaomai, cf. Mark 10:14) to Mary"s act of loving sacrifice ( Matthew 26:8; John 12:4-5). Customarily Jews gave gifts to the poor the evening of Passover. [1] Mary"s gift to Jesus was worth a year"s wages. The disciples could see no reason for this "waste" because they did not understand that Jesus" death was imminent. Their concern for the poor contrasts with her concern for Jesus. [source][source][source]