John 13:29

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Some thought that, as Judas kept the purse, Jesus meant that he was to buy some things needed for the Festival, or to give something to the poor.

Cross References

John 13:1

Before the Passover Festival began, Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave the world and go to the Father. He had loved those who were his own in the world, and he loved them to the last.

John 13:28

But no one at table understood why he said this to Judas.

Galatians 2:10

Only we were to remember the poor--the very thing I was myself anxious to do.

Ephesians 4:28

Let the man who steals steal no longer, but rather let him toil with his hands at honest work, so that he may have something to share with any one in want.