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John 13:29
ESV Some thought that, because Judas had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him, "Buy what we need for the feast," or that he should give something to the poor.
NIV Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the festival, or to give something to the poor.
NASB For some were assuming, since Judas kept the money box, that Jesus was saying to him, 'Buy the things we need for the feast'; or else, that he was to give something to the poor.
CSB Since Judas kept the money-bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him, "Buy what we need for the festival," or that he should give something to the poor.
NLT Since Judas was their treasurer, some thought Jesus was telling him to go and pay for the food or to give some money to the poor.
KJV 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.
NKJV For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus had said to him, “Buy those things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.

What does John 13:29 mean?

Judas' role in the inner circle was that of treasurer. At some point in the future, the disciples will learn he was embezzling money for his own use (John 12:4–6). At this moment, the other men have no idea that Judas is a false believer, and has already made plans to betray Jesus (Matthew 26:14–16; John 13:2). Lost amid the chaos of Jesus' emotional prediction (John 13:21), Judas has been confronted and dismissed by Jesus (John 13:26–27; Matthew 26:23–25).

Those who heard Jesus telling Judas to "hurry up," or to "act quickly" assume nothing negative. Had Judas simply gotten up and left, it probably would have aroused immediate suspicion. But since he's leaving at Jesus' request—or so it seems—the other men would have presumed he had a good reason. As John explains, the other disciples weren't entirely sure what that task was, but they supposed it was legitimate.

As much as Judas' name has become a synonym for "traitor," it won't be until later this evening when the truth comes out. At this point in time, none of Jesus' followers have reason to suspect anything. Worse, for Peter, Jesus will soon predict Peter's denial (John 13:38). In the minds of the other men, that would have made Peter seem like the betrayer, not Judas!
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