John 13:29

Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

Berean Standard Bible

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 no one at the table knew why Jesus had said this to him.

30As soon as he had received the morsel, Judas went out into the night.

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Cross References

John 12:5“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”

Acts 20:34You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.

Ephesians 4:28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one 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 →

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