John 13:29 cpdv — For some were thinking that, because Judas held the purse, that Jesus had told him, “Buy those things which are needed…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For some were thinking that, because Judas held the purse, that Jesus had told him, “Buy those things which are needed by us for the feast day,” or that he might give something to the needy. "

— John 13:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 13 — Context

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Jesus responded, “It is he to whom I shall extend the dipped bread.” And when he had dipped the bread, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, son of Simon.

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And after the morsel, Satan entered into him. And Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly.”

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Now none of those sitting at table knew why he had said this to him.

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For some were thinking that, because Judas held the purse, that Jesus had told him, “Buy those things which are needed by us for the feast day,” or that he might give something to the needy.

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Therefore, having accepted the morsel, he went out immediately. And it was night.

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Then, when he had gone out, Jesus said: “Now the Son of man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.

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If God has been glorified in him, then God will also glorify him in himself, and he will glorify him without delay.

John 13:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 13:29 say?
John 13:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For some were thinking that, because Judas held the purse, that Jesus had told him, “Buy those things which are needed by us for the feast day,” or that he might give something to the needy. ”
Where is John 13:29 in the Bible?
John 13:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 13, verse 29.
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 13:29.
What translation should I read John 13:29 in?
John 13:29 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 13:29?
John 13:29 reads (CPDV): “For some were thinking that, because Judas held the purse, that Jesus had told him, “Buy those things which are needed by us for the feast day,” or that he might give something to the needy. ” 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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