John 12:6

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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Other Translations for John 12:6

BSB
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.
AKJV
This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bore what was put therein.
CPDV
Now he said this, not out of concern for the needy, but because he was a thief and, since he held the purse, he used to carry what was put into it.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
And this he said, not that care was to him for the poor: but because he was a thief, and had the small coffer, and carried things deposited.

Commentary for John 12:6

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Overview of John 12:6
Summary
True motivation revealed as self-interest and theft
Place
Bethany
Event
Judas's theft exposed
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative