John 12:6 kjva — 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 therei…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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 12:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 12 — Context

3

Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

4

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

5

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

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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.

7

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

8

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

9

Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.

John 12:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 12:6 say?
John 12:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is John 12:6 in the Bible?
John 12:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 6.
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 12:6.
What translation should I read John 12:6 in?
John 12:6 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 12:6?
John 12:6 reads (KJVA): “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.” 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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