Nehr · John 12

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.

— John 12:6, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now this he said, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the bag took away what was put therein.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he said this, not because he was caring for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and what things were put in he was carrying.

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