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.
Cross-references
John 13:29 shows the disciples assumed Judas used the moneybag legitimately — contrasting with the revelation here that he stole from it.
John 10:10 describes the thief who steals — Judas exemplifies that thief, contrasting with Jesus who gives life.
2 Kings 5:20-27 tells of Gehazi who deceitfully obtained money — a strong parallel to Judas's thievery from the money bag.
Galatians 2:10 shows Paul's eagerness to remember the poor — a direct contrast to Judas who stole from the poor fund.
2 Corinthians 8:19-21 emphasizes honorable administration of funds — directly counters Judas's dishonest handling of the moneybag.
Ezekiel 33:31 describes hearers whose hearts are set on unjust gain — exactly matching Judas's greed while following Jesus.
Luke 16:10 teaches faithfulness in little things — Judas was unfaithful with the money box, proving unrighteousness.
Titus 2:10 instructs slaves not to pilfer — directly opposing Judas who pilfered from the shared moneybag.
Ephesians 4:28 commands thieves to stop stealing and work honestly — the opposite of Judas's continued theft from the moneybag.
In Acts 5:2, Ananias similarly deceives about money — a parallel act of theft and dishonesty, exposing the same sin.
Luke 22:3 says Satan entered Judas — his greed here shows the foothold Satan exploited.
Exodus 22:7 addresses theft of entrusted property — Judas was entrusted with the moneybag and stole from it, making a direct parallel.
Luke 12:33 commands selling possessions to give to the poor — opposite of Judas stealing from the poor.
Mark 14:5 gives the same complaint about three hundred denarii — John exposes the thievery behind Judas' concern.
Matthew 26:9 records the same objection about selling perfume — John reveals Judas' real motive as theft.
Proverbs 29:7 contrasts the righteous who care for the poor with the wicked who ignore them — opposite to Judas's theft from the poor.
Luke 11:39 condemns Pharisees full of robbery inside — similar to Judas' hidden theft under pious talk.
Romans 12:9 calls for genuine love and hatred of evil — in direct contrast to Judas's fake concern for the poor.
Ezra 8:24-34 shows careful stewardship of sacred funds — opposite to Judas's theft from the moneybag.
2 Kings 12:15 notes the workmen dealt honestly — a stark contrast to Judas's dishonest handling of the moneybag.
1 Timothy 3:3 lists 'not a lover of money' as an overseer qualification — Judas is the opposite, a lover of money and thief.
Joshua 7:11 describes Achan stealing devoted things — parallels Judas stealing from the moneybag set apart for the poor.
Philippians 2:20 praises genuine concern for others — contrast with Judas who pretended care but really cared for money.