John 12:6

First Nations Version

He said this not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and, as the keeper of the money pouch, he would take what he wanted.

Cross References

John 13:29

Since he was the keeper of the money pouch, they thought he was going to pay for the ceremonial meal or give something to the poor.

James 2:6

Why would you show no respect for the poor? Is it not the rich who drag you down and bring you before their own corrupt councils?

James 2:2

Let us say someone comes into your sacred gathering wearing fine clothes and costly jewelry, and some poor person comes in dressed in rags.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Make sure to turn away from all kinds of evil.

Galatians 2:10

They asked only that we would not forget to help the poor, a desire that was already burning in my heart.

1 Corinthians 6:10

Nor those filled with greed, or drunks, or big-mouth troublemakers, or those who behave like tricksters—none of these will share in the blessings of Creator’s good road.

John 10:13

The ones who do it only for pay are not true shepherds, for they do not care for the sheep but only for themselves.

Matthew 21:13

“It is written from the words of the prophets,” he cried out, “‘My lodge will be called a house of prayer for all nations, but you have turned it into a hideout for thieves!’” The ancient prophecies had now found their full meaning, for this was the area of the lodge called Gathering Place for the Nations. It was here that other nations could come to learn about the Great Spirit and his ways. The holy men were keeping the Outside Nations who wanted to learn of Creator’s ways from entering into this Holy Place. They were stealing the ways of the Great Spirit from the nations.

Luke 8:3

Another was Woman of His Goodwill (Joanna), the wife of Vision Seer (Chuza), the headman of the household of Chief Looks Brave (Herod). And then there was Water Flower (Susanna). These women and many others helped out with their own goods.

John 12:5

“This could have been traded for a year’s wages and given to the poor.”