Profitable Waste
Anon. Matthew 26:6-13 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,… That is profitable waste which — I. Makes solid, although often unseen, preparation for the future. II. Sacrifices worldly advantages at the call of God and duty. III. Spends labour, and parts with possessions, in exchange for spiritual attainment. IV. Surrenders life for a blessed immortality. (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, WEB: Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,