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.

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
εἶπεν G2036 V-2AAI-3S	Strong's Definition epō to speak or say (by word or writing) to speak, say
δὲ G1161 CONJ	Strong's Definition de but, and, etc but, moreover, and, etc.
τοῦτο G5124	Strong's Definition touto that thing that (thing), this (thing)
οὐχ G3756 PRT-N	Strong's Definition ou the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not no, not
ὅτι G3754 CONJ	Strong's Definition hoti demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because that, because, since
περὶ G4012 PREP	Strong's Definition peri properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period) about, concerning, on account of, because of, around, near
τῶν G3588 T-GPM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πτωχῶν G4434 A-GPM	Strong's Definition ptōchos akin to G4422 and the alternate of G4098); a beggar (as cringing), i.e., pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or relative sense; whereas G3993 properly means only straitened circumstances in private), literally (often as noun) or figuratively (distressed) reduced to beggary, begging, asking alms "destitute of wealth, influence, position, honor lowly, afflicted, destitute of the Christian virtues and eternal riches "helpless, powerless to accomplish an end"poor, needy lacking in anything as respects their spirit destitute of wealth of learning and intellectual culture which the schools afford (men of this class most readily give themselves up to Christ's teaching and proved them selves fitted to lay hold of the heavenly treasure)
ἔμελεν G3199 V-IAI-3S	Strong's Definition melō to be of interest to, i.e., to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, it matters) to care about
αὐτῷ G846 P-DSM	Strong's Definition autos the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons himself, herself, themselves, itself "he, she, it"the same
ἀλλ' G235	Strong's Definition alla properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) but nevertheless, notwithstanding "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
ὅτι G3754 CONJ	Strong's Definition hoti demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because that, because, since
κλέπτης G2812 N-NSM	Strong's Definition kleptēs a stealer (literally or figuratively) an embezzler, pilferer the name is transferred to false teachers, who do not care to instruct men, but abuse their confidence for their own gain
ἦν G2258	Strong's Definition ēn I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were) I was, etc.
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
τὸ G3588 T-ASN	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
γλωσσόκομον G1101 N-ASN	Strong's Definition glōssokomon properly, a case (to keep mouthpieces of wind-instruments in) i.e., (by extension) a casket or (specially) purse a case in which to keep mouth-pieces of wind instruments "a small box for other uses especially a casket, a purse to keep money in
εἶχέν G2192	Strong's Definition echō to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition) to have, i.e., to hold to have (hold) in the hand, in the sense of wearing, to have (hold) possession of the mind (refers to alarm, agitating emotions, etc.), to hold fast keep, to have or comprise or involve, to regard or consider or hold as to have i.e., own, possess external things such as pertain to property or riches or furniture or utensils or goods or food etc. "used of those joined to any one by the bonds of natural blood or marriage or friendship or duty or law etc, of attendance or companionship to hold one's self or find one's self so and so, to be in such or such a condition"to hold one's self to a thing, to lay hold of a thing, to adhere or cling to to be closely joined to a person or a thing
καὶ G2532	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
τὰ G3588 T-APN	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
βαλλόμενα G906 V-PPP-APN	Strong's Definition ballō to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) to throw or let go of a thing without caring where it falls to scatter, to throw, cast into "to give over to one's care uncertain about the result"of fluids to pour, pour into of rivers "to pour out to put into, insert
ἐβάσταζεν G941 V-IAI-3S	Strong's Definition bastazō to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.) to take up with the hands "to take up in order to carry or bear, to put upon one's self (something) to be carried to bear what is burdensome to bear, to carry to carry on one's person "to sustain, i.e., uphold, support to bear away, carry off

εἶπεν δὲ τοῦτο οὐχ ὅτι περὶ τῶν πτωχῶν ἔμελεν αὐτῷ ἀλλ' ὅτι κλέπτης ἦν καὶ τὸ γλωσσόκομον εἶχέν καὶ τὰ βαλλόμενα ἐβάσταζεν

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

Psalms 50:16

וְלָרָשָׁע׀ אָמַר אֱלֹהִים מַה-לְּךָ לְסַפֵּר חֻקָּי וַתִּשָּׂא בְרִיתִי עֲלֵי-פִֽיךָ׃

But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?

John 13:29

τινὲς γὰρ ἐδόκουν ἐπεὶ τὸ γλωσσόκομον εἶχεν ὁ Ἰούδας ὅτι λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς Ἀγόρασον ὧν χρείαν ἔχομεν εἰς τὴν ἑορτήν ἢ τοῖς πτωχοῖς ἵνα τι δῷ

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.

James 2:6

ὑμεῖς δὲ ἠτιμάσατε τὸν πτωχόν οὐχ οἱ πλούσιοι καταδυναστεύουσιν ὑμῶν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἕλκουσιν ὑμᾶς εἰς κριτήρια

But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

James 2:2

ἐὰν γὰρ εἰσέλθῃ εἰς τήν συναγωγὴν ὑμῶν ἀνὴρ χρυσοδακτύλιος ἐν ἐσθῆτι λαμπρᾷ εἰσέλθῃ δὲ καὶ πτωχὸς ἐν ῥυπαρᾷ ἐσθῆτι

For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;

2 Kings 5:20

וַיֹּאמֶר גֵּֽיחֲזִי נַעַר אֱלִישָׁע אִישׁ-הָֽאֱלֹהִים הִנֵּה׀ חָשַׂךְ אֲדֹנִי אֶֽת-נַעֲמָן הָֽאֲרַמִּי הַזֶּה מִקַּחַת מִיָּדוֹ אֵת אֲשֶׁר-הֵבִיא חַי-יְהוָה כִּֽי-אִם-רַצְתִּי אַֽחֲרָיו וְלָֽקַחְתִּי מֵֽאִתּוֹ מְאֽוּמָה׃

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

Galatians 2:10

μόνον τῶν πτωχῶν ἵνα μνημονεύωμεν ὃ καὶ ἐσπούδασα αὐτὸ τοῦτο ποιῆσαι

Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

1 Corinthians 6:10

οὔτε κλέπται οὔτε πλεονέκται οὔτε μέθυσοι οὐ λοίδοροι οὐχ ἅρπαγες βασιλείαν θεοῦ οὐ κληρονομήσουσιν

Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Proverbs 29:7

יֹדֵעַ צַדִּיק דִּין דַּלִּים רָשָׁע לֹא-יָבִין דָּֽעַת׃

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

Psalms 14:1

אָמַר נָבָל בְּלִבּוֹ אֵין אֱלֹהִים הִֽשְׁחִיתוּ הִֽתְעִיבוּ עֲלִילָה אֵין עֹֽשֵׂה-טֽוֹב׃

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

Ezra 8:24

וָֽאַבְדִּילָה מִשָּׂרֵי הַכֹּֽהֲנִים שְׁנֵים עָשָׂר לְשֵׁרֵֽבְיָה חֲשַׁבְיָה וְעִמָּהֶם מֵֽאֲחֵיהֶם עֲשָׂרָֽה׃

Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,

Ezekiel 33:31

וְיָבוֹאוּ אֵלֶיךָ כִּמְבוֹא-עָם וְיֵשְׁבוּ לְפָנֶיךָ עַמִּי וְשָֽׁמְעוּ אֶת-דְּבָרֶיךָ וְאוֹתָם לֹא יַֽעֲשׂוּ כִּֽי-עֲגָבִים בְּפִיהֶם הֵמָּה עֹשִׂים אַחֲרֵי בִצְעָם לִבָּם הֹלֵֽךְ׃

And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.

2 Kings 12:14

כִּֽי-לְעֹשֵׂי הַמְּלָאכָה יִתְּנֻהוּ וְחִזְּקוּ-בוֹ אֶת-בֵּית יְהוָֽה׃

But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired therewith the house of the LORD.

2 Corinthians 8:19

οὐ μόνον δὲ ἀλλὰ καὶ χειροτονηθεὶς ὑπὸ τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν συνέκδημος ἡμῶν σὺν τῇ χάριτι ταύτῃ τῇ διακονουμένῃ ὑφ' ἡμῶν πρὸς τὴν αὐτοῦ τοῦ κυρίου δόξαν καὶ προθυμίαν ὑμῶν

And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

Matthew 21:13

καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς Γέγραπται Ὁ οἶκός μου οἶκος προσευχῆς κληθήσεται ὑμεῖς δὲ αὐτὸν ἐποιήσατε σπήλαιον λῃστῶν

And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

John 10:13

ὁ δὲ μισθωτός φεύγει ὅτι μισθωτὸς ἐστιν καὶ οὐ μέλει αὐτῷ περὶ τῶν προβάτων

The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

John 10:8

πάντες ὅσοι πρὸ ἐμοῦ ἦλθον κλέπται εἰσὶν καὶ λῃσταί ἀλλ' οὐκ ἤκουσαν αὐτῶν τὰ πρόβατα

All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

ἀπὸ παντὸς εἴδους πονηροῦ ἀπέχεσθε

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

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