John 13:29
For some thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus said to him: Buy what we need for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
28And no one at the table knew for what intent he spoke this to him.
30He then, having received the morsel, went immediately out; and it was night.
Cross References
John 12:5Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred denaries[12:5], and given to the poor?
Acts 20:34Ye yourselves know, that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.
Ephesians 4:28Let him that stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have to impart 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 →