John 13:29 web — For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus said to him, "Buy what things we need for the feast," or…

World English Bible

"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."

— John 13:29, World English Bible

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John 13 — Context

26

Jesus therefore answered, "It is he to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it." So when he had dipped the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot.

27

After the piece of bread, then Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to him, "What you do, do quickly."

28

Now no man at the table knew why he said this to him.

29

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.

30

Therefore, having received that morsel, he went out immediately. It was night.

31

When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.

32

If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and he will glorify him immediately.

John 13:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 13:29 say?
John 13:29 in the World English Bible reads: “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.”
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 (WEB): “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.” 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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