John 13:29

John 13:29 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

29Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the festival, or to give something to the poor.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

29For some were assuming, since Judas kept the money box, that Jesus was saying to him, “Buy the things we need for the feast”; or else, that he was to 13:29 Considered especially fitting at Passovergive something to the poor.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

29For some were supposing, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus was saying to him, “Buy the things we have need of for the feast”; or else, that he should give something to the poor.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

29Some thought that, since Judas [as the treasurer of the group] had the money box, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he was to 13:29 Passover was considered a special time for charitable gifts to the poor.give something to the poor.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

29Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

29Judas was in charge of the money. So some of the disciples thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast. Others thought Jesus was talking about giving something to poor people.

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