John 12:6

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

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KJV

King James Version

This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

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WEB

World English Bible

Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Now this he said, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the bag took away what was put therein.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

But he said this not because he was caring for the poor, but because he was a thief; and having the money bag, he was taking up the [things] being put into [it].

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

John 12

⁴ But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,

⁵ “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”

⁶ Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

⁷ “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “She has kept this perfume in preparation for the day of My burial.

⁸ The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.”

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