John 13:29

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 13:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For some thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus said unto him, Buy what things we have need of for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For some thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus said unto him, Buy what things we have need of for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.
John 13:29 — American Standard Version

Context — John 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
29For some thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus said unto him, Buy what things we have need of for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For some of them thought, etc.] This was the thought of some of the disciples, it may be of all of them but John; because Judas had the bag: which was for the common supply of Christ and his disciples, and for the relief of the poor; (see Gill on “<431206>John 12:6”). That Jesus had said unto him, buy those things that we have need of against the feast; the feast of the passover, which was to be two days after; and shows, that this was not the passover which Christ now ate with his disciples: or that he should give something to the poor; for whom Christ cared, and had a hearty concern, and for whom Judas had very little, notwithstanding his high pretensions.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“No man at the table knew - This shows that Jesus had signified to John only who it was that should betray him. The bag - The traveling-bag in which they put their common property. See the notes at John 12:6. Have need of against the feast - The feast of the Passover. This feast continued seven days, and they supposed that Jesus had directed him to make preparation for their needs on those days. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“that: Joh 12:5; Act 20:34, Act 20:35; Gal 2:10; Eph 4:28 John 13:30”
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