For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.
Some of the disciples figured that since Judas handled their money, Jesus was telling him to go buy supplies for the festival or give some cash to people who needed it.
Sometimes we completely miss what's really happening right in front of us.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs during the Last Supper, just after Jesus identifies Judas as the one who will betray him, set against the backdrop of the Passover feast in first-century Jerusalem. The disciples assumed Judas, as the group's treasurer responsible for the money bag, was being sent on a routine errand to buy supplies for the feast or give alms to the poor, reflecting common Jewish practices of preparation and charity. This misunderstanding highlights the disciples' lack of awareness about the impending betrayal amid their everyday concerns.
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