John 13:29

For some supposed, as Judas kept the purse, that Jesus was saying to him, Buy what we need for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Thomas Haweis 1795 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

28Now none of those who sat at table knew wherefore he had spoken to him.

30Having then received the sop, he went out immediately: now it was night.

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Cross References

John 12:5Wherefore was not this aromatic ointment sold for three hundred denarii, and given to the poor?

Acts 20:34but ye yourselves know that these hands have by labour furnished necessaries for my own wants, and for those who were with me.

Ephesians 4:28Let him that stole steal no more; but rather labour hard, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give to him that is in want.

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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