John 12:6
“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.”

What does John 12:6 mean?
"Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him," - John 12:6 (KJV) In this verse from the Gospel of John, we are presented with the character of Judas Iscariot, who is one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. However, this particular…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Thief Beneath the Surface: A Deeper Look at Motives
In the Gospel of John, we encounter a rather unsettling characterization of Judas Iscariot. In John 12:6, we read, "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." This scripture opens a window into the…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Discernment and Integrity in Our Hearts
Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and reverence. I thank You for Your Word, which serves as a light upon my path and a guide for my life. As I reflect on John 12:6, where it is written, "This he said, not that he cared for…
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