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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.
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A Mask for Greed
Commentators unanimously explain that Judas's expressed concern for the poor was a deceptive mask for his own greed. He wasn't interested in charity; he wanted the money for himself. Scholars like Charles Spurgeon warn that this is a timeless pattern: those who are harshest in their criticism of others' sincere devotion may be hiding their own hypocrisy and sin.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Had the bag. The word translated bag is compounded of two words, meaning "tongue," and "to keep or preserve." It was used to deno…
Not because he cared for the poor (ουχ οτ περ των πτωχων εμελεν αυτω). Literally, "not because it was a care to him concerning the…
19th Century
Anglican
This verse, which follows from the reference to Judas, is of course, like that reference, peculiar to Saint John.
But because he…
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Baptist
Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, …
Judas Iscariot reappears here (cf. 6:70–71, the only previous mention of him in this gospel). Jesus knew Judas’s tendencies and was well aware of h…
16th Century
Protestant
Because he was a thief. The rest of the Apostles, not from any bad disposition, but thoughtlessly, condemn Mary. But Judas resorts to a pl…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This he said, not that he cared for the poor He had no affection for them, and was unconcerned about them, and took …
Christ had formerly blamed Martha for being troubled with much serving. But she did not stop serving, as some who, when criticized for going too fa…
13th Century
Catholic
Until now, the Evangelist has been showing the power of Christ’s divinity by what he did and taught during his public life. Now he begins…
