Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Because
General references
Bible References
Not
John 10:13
for he is a hired servant and cares not for the sheep.
Galatians 2:10
only [they wished] that we should remember the poor, which I was also forward to do.
James 2:2
For if there comes into your assembly a man with a gold ring, in splendid clothing, and there also comes in a poor man in vile clothing,
Because
John 10:8
All who came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep have not heard them.
Matthew 21:13
and said to them, It is written, my house shall be called a house of prayer; but you make it a den of robbers.
1 Corinthians 6:10
nor thieves, nor covetous persons, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor the rapacious, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
The bag
John 13:29
for some thought, since Judas had the treasure-chest, that Jesus said to him, Buy what we need for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.
2 Corinthians 8:19
and not only so, but he has also been chosen by the churches as our travelling companion in this charity ministered by us for the glory of the same Lord and our promptitude,
1 Thessalonians 5:22
abstain from every form of evil.
General references
Matthew 26:9
This could have been sold for much and given to the poor.