John 13:29
Since Judas was in charge of the money, some of them thought that Jesus was telling him to go and buy what was needed for the Passover festival, or to donate something to the poor.
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In Context
28No one at the table understood what Jesus meant by this.
30Judas left immediately after he'd taken the piece of bread, and went out into the night.
Cross References
John 12:5“Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth three hundred denarii.”
Acts 20:34You know that I worked with my own hands to provide for my own needs, as well as for those who were with me.
Ephesians 4:28Thieves, stop your stealing, and do honest, productive work with your hands, so you'll have something to give to those who need it.
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 →