John 13:29

for some were thinking, as Judas kept the purse, that Jesus meant to tell him, "Buy the things that we need for the feast," or that he should give something to the poor.

Montgomery 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 no one at the table understood why he said this to him,

30When he had taken the piece of bread, Judas went out immediately; and it was night.

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Cross References

John 12:5"Why was not this perfume sold for fifty dollars, and the proceeds given to the poor?"

Acts 20:34"You yourselves know how these hands of mine provided for my needs, and those of my companions.

Ephesians 4:28Let him who stole steal no more, but let him work, and in honest industry toil with his hands, so that he may have something to give to the needy.

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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