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For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus said to him, "Buy what things we need for the feast," or that he should give something to the poor.
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The disciples' guesses about Judas's errand—either buying supplies for the feast or giving to the poor—reveal their complete ignorance of the betrayal. Commentators note this highlights how Jesus kept the identity of the traitor a secret from the group, showing His control over the situation. Their mundane assumptions stand in stark contrast to the monumental betrayal about to unfold.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
No man at the table knew. This shows that Jesus had signified to John only who it was that would betray him.
The bag
Some thought (τινες εδοκουν). Imperfect active of δοκεω. Mere inference in their ignorance.
The bag (το γλ…
19th Century
Anglican
Because Judas had the bag.—Compare Notes on John 12:6.
Buy those things that we have need of for the feast.…
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The reference to making a purchase for the Passover may corroborate the view that this Last Supper was held on the night preceding the Passover (cf…
16th Century
Protestant
Or that he should give something to the poor. It is plain enough from other passages how great was Christ’s poverty, and yet, out of the l…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For some of them thought This was the thought of some of the disciples, it may be of all of them but John;
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Our Lord had often spoken of his own sufferings and death without such trouble of spirit as he now showed when he spoke of Judas. The sins of Chris…
13th Century
Catholic
We now see the betrayal itself, after it was predicted.
First, we see that Judas was allowed to do what was predicted; and second,…
