John 12:6

The Passion Translation

(In fact, Judas had no heart for the poor. He only said this because he was a thief and in charge of the money case. He would steal money whenever he wanted from the funds given to support Jesus’ ministry.)

Cross References

Psalm 14:1

Only the withering soul would say to himself, “There is no God.” Anyone who thinks like this is corrupt and callous, devoid of what is good.

Proverbs 29:7

God’s righteous people will pour themselves out for the poor, but the ungodly make no attempt to understand or help the needy.

Ezekiel 33:31

They all flock to you to sit at your feet as my people. They listen to your words, but they will not act on them. Instead, they express genuine devotion to Yahweh, but their hearts are set on cheating others.

Matthew 21:13

And he said to them, “My dwelling place will be known as a house of prayer, but you have made it into a hangout for thieves!”

Luke 8:3

Joanna, the wife of Chusa, who managed King Herod’s household. Many other women who supported Jesus’ ministry from their own personal finances also traveled with him.

John 12:5

“What a waste! We could have sold this perfume for a fortune and given the money to the poor!”

John 13:29

Some thought that Judas, their trusted treasurer, was being told to go buy what was needed for the Passover celebration, or perhaps to go give something to the poor.

1 Corinthians 6:10

fraud, greed, drunkenness, verbal abuse, or extortion—these will not inherit God’s kingdom realm.

Galatians 2:10

They simply requested one thing of me: that I would remember the poor and needy, which was the burden I was already carrying in my heart.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Avoid every appearance of evil.

James 2:2

Suppose an influential man comes into your worship meeting wearing gold rings and expensive clothing, and also a homeless man in shabby clothes comes in.

James 2:6

But yet you insult and shun the poor in your efforts to impress the rich! Isn’t it the wealthy who exploit you and drag you into court?