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John 13:29 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for John 13:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 13 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
John 13:29 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 13:29
Because Judas had the bag (τὸ γλωσσόκομον, to glōssokomon)—originally a case for storing mouthpieces of wind instruments, here a money box or purse. Judas was the group's treasurer, handling finances for Jesus's itinerant ministry. John 12:6 reveals he was a thief who pilfered from this fund, making his betrayal for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:15) particularly sordid—selling Christ for money while already stealing from Him.Buy those things that we have need of... or give something to the poor—the disciples' speculation shows Jesus's consistent pattern of caring for the poor (Galatians ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 13:29
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“Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence”
“working with his hands the thing that is good”
“Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.”
“and those who were with me.”
“Jesus”