John 13:29

Translations

Modern

Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

Traditional

For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Literal

For some were thinking, since Judas had the money bag, that Jesus is saying to him, “Buy what things we have need of for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.

Latin

Quidam enim putabant, quia loculos habebat Judas, quod dixisset ei Jesus: Eme ea quæ opus sunt nobis ad diem festum: aut egenis ut aliquid daret.

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Greek

English

Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

Notes

John 13:28–29

None of the others suspected that something odd was happening. Passover evening was one of the only nights when the city gates were left open. The night was spent in prayer and meditation, money was given to the poor, and provisions were always needed for this complex meal.

John 13:1–38

The setting is the final Passover meal of Jesus on Thursday evening. During this meal, Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus. John does not describe the meal itself like the Synoptic Gospels do (Matthew 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; Luke 22:7–20; see also 1 Corinthians 11:23–26). John focuses on other activities at the event, such as:

the foot washing (John 13:1–17),
Judas’s betrayal (13:18–30), and
the prediction of Peter’s denials (13:31–38).

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot God or Satan? Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Related verses

Acts 20:34–35
You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.
John 12:5–6
“Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”
Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
Galatians 2:10
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
John 13:1
It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.

Parallels

Psalm 41:1–13

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judas: The apostle who betrayed Jesus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Judas Lord’s Supper, the Purse

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Accuses Judas of his Betrayal (In Jerusalem) Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: The Treasurer of the Disciples Traitor: Judas

John 13:29

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