John 12:4 asv — But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, that should betray him, saith,

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"But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, that should betray him, saith, "

— John 12:4, American Standard Version

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John 12 — Context

1

Jesus therefore six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus raised from the dead.

2

So they made him a supper there: and Martha served; but Lazarus was one of them that sat at meat with him.

3

Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

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But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, that should betray him, saith,

5

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

6

Now this he said, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the bag took away what was put therein.

7

Jesus therefore said, Suffer her to keep it against the day of my burying.

John 12:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:4 say?
John 12:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, that should betray him, saith, ”
Where is John 12:4 in the Bible?
John 12:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 4.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 12:4.
What translation should I read John 12:4 in?
John 12:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 12:4?
John 12:4 reads (ASV): “But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, that should betray him, saith, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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