Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 12:6 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for John 12:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.”
John 12:6 (KJV)
Commentary on John 12:6
John provides editorial commentary: Judas spoke 'not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief.' This exposes the heart behind the words. Judas held the money bag and stole from it regularly. The Greek 'ebastazen' (bare) can mean 'pilfer' or 'steal.' John, writing decades later, reveals what wasn't evident then. This demonstrates that religious language and position don't prove genuine faith. Judas' theft while serving as treasurer shows the height of hypocrisy. His close proximity to Christ while remaining unregenerate warns against presumption.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:6
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“because Judas had the money box”
“What right do you have to declare my statutes, that you have taken my covenant on your lips,,But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?, וְלָרָשָׁע אָמַר אֱלֹהִים מַה־לְּךָ לְסַפֵּר חֻקָּי וַתִּשָּׂא בְרִיתִי עֲלֵי־פִיךָ׃ ,But unto the wicked God saith: 'What hast thou to do to declare My statutes, And that thou hast taken My covenant in thy mouth?,49:16 τῷ δὲ ἁμαρτωλῷ εἶπεν ὁ θεός ἵνα τί σὺ διηγῇ τὰ δικαιώματά μου καὶ ἀναλαμβάνεις τὴν διαθήκην μου διὰ στόματός σου,49:16 But to the sinner God has said, Why dost thou declare my ordinances, and take up my covenant in thy mouth?,,,,”
“and personally drag you before the courts?”
“in fine clothing”
“said”
“Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.”
“nor covetous”
“and repaired therewith the house of Yahweh.”
“and they sit before you as my people”
“There is no God. They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good.”