John 13:29

For some were thinking that, because Judas held the purse, that Jesus had told him, “Buy those things which are needed by us for the feast day,” or that he might give something to the needy.

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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

28Now none of those sitting at table knew why he had said this to him.

30Therefore, having accepted the morsel, he went out immediately. And it was night.

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Cross References

John 12:5“Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the needy?”

Acts 20:34as you yourselves know. For that which was needed by me and by those who are with me, these hands have provided.

Ephesians 4:28Whoever was stealing, let him now not steal, but rather let him labor, working with his hands, doing what is good, so that he may have something to distribute to those who suffer 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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