John 13:29

Since Judas had the money box, some supposed that Jesus was telling him to buy what they needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.)

Family 35 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

28(Now none of those reclining at the table knew why He said this to him.

30So having received the sop, immediately he went out. And it was night.

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Cross References

John 12:5“Why wasn't this oil sold for 300 denarii and given to the poor?”

Acts 20:34You yourselves know that these hands have supplied my own needs, and of those who were with me.

Ephesians 4:28The one who steals must steal no longer, but rather let him work, doing something good with his hands, that he may have something to share with someone 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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