New Testament · VERSE 6

John 12:6

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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John 12:6 in context

John 12:4

Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him,

John 12:5

Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

John 12:6SELECTED VERSE

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.

John 12:7

Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.

John 12:8

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

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