John 13:29
Some were of the opinion that because Judas kept the money-bag Jesus said to him, Get the things we have need of for the feast; or, that he was to give something to the poor.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
28Now it was not clear to anyone at table why he said this to him.
30So Judas, having taken the bit of bread, straight away went out: and it was night.
Cross References
John 12:5Why was not this perfume traded for three hundred pence, and the money given to the poor?
Acts 20:34You yourselves have seen that with these hands I got what was necessary for me and those who were with me.
Ephesians 4:28Let him who was a thief be so no longer, but let him do good work with his hands, so that he may have something to give to him who is in 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 →