John 12:4 net — But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples(the one who was going to betray him) said,

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"But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples(the one who was going to betray him) said,"

— John 12:4, NET Bible

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John 12 — Context

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Jesus’ Anointing Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom he had raised from the dead.

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So they prepared a dinner for Jesus there. Martha was serving, and Lazarus was among those present at the table with him.

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Then Mary took three quarters of a pound of expensive aromatic oil from pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. She then wiped his feet dry with her hair.(Now the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfumed oil.)

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But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples(the one who was going to betray him) said,

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“Why wasn’t this oil sold for three hundred silver coins and the money given to the poor?”

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(Now Judas said this not because he was concerned about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money box, he used to steal what was put into it.)

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So Jesus said,“Leave her alone. She has kept it for the day of my burial.

John 12:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:4 say?
John 12:4 in the NET Bible reads: “But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples(the one who was going to betray him) said,”
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 (NET): “But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples(the one who was going to betray him) said,” 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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