John 12:6

New English Translation

(Now Judas said this not because he was concerned about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money box, he used to steal what was put into it.)

Cross References

Psalm 14:1

Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

Proverbs 29:7

The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

Ezekiel 33:31

They come to you in crowds, and they sit in front of you as my people. They hear your words, but do not obey them. For they talk lustfully, and their heart is set on their own advantage.

Matthew 21:13

And he said to them, “It is written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are turning it into a den of robbers!”

Luke 8:3

and Joanna the wife of Cuza (Herod’s household manager), Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their own resources.

John 10:13

Because he is a hired hand and is not concerned about the sheep, he runs away.

John 12:5

“Why wasn’t this oil sold for three hundred silver coins and the money given to the poor?”

John 13:29

Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him to buy whatever they needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.)

1 Corinthians 6:10

thieves, the greedy, drunkards, the verbally abusive, and swindlers will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 2:10

They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Stay away from every form of evil.

James 2:2

For if someone comes into your assembly wearing a gold ring and fine clothing, and a poor person enters in filthy clothes,

James 2:6

But you have dishonored the poor! Are not the rich oppressing you and dragging you into the courts?