John 12:8

For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 12:8

BSB

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

AKJV

For the poor always you have with you; but me you have not always.

CPDV

For the poor, you have with you always. But me, you do always not have."

ERV

For the poor ye have always with you; but me ye have not always.

NHEB

For you always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me."

SMT

For the poor have ye always with you; and me ye have not always.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 12:8

ForG1063ConjunctionthepoorG4434Adjective alwaysG3842AdverbyehaveG2192Verb withG3326Preposition youG1438 butG1161Conjunction meG1691yehaveG2192Verb notG3756 alwaysG3842Adverb

Commentary for John 12:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 12:8

Summary

Jesus prioritizes present opportunity over abstract duty

Place

Bethany

Event

Jesus teaches priority lesson

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD