John 13:29

For some thought, because Judas had the purse, that Jesus had said to him: Buy what we need for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

In Context

28But none of those who reclined at table with him knew for what purpose he said this to him.

30Then, on receiving the morsel, he immediately went out; and it was night.

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Cross References

John 12:5Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred denarii, and given to the poor?

Acts 20:34You yourselves know that these hands have ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.

Ephesians 4:28Let him that steals, steal no more: but rather let labor, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give to him that has need.

Matthew Henry on John 13:19-31

The Treachery of Judas Foretold; The Anxiety of the Disciples. 18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. 19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and… Read the whole commentary →

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