John 13:29

For some of them supposed, because the purse was in the hands of Judas, that Jesus expressly charged him to buy something needful for the feast, or that he should give something to the poor.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

28And no one of those reclining, knew, wherefore he said this to him.

30And Judas took the bread at once, and went out of the house. And it was night when he went out.

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Cross References

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

Acts 20:34And ye yourselves, know, that these hands ministered to my wants, and to them that were with me.

Ephesians 4:28And let him that stole, steal no more; but let him labor with his hands, and do good acts; that he may have to give to him who needeth.

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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