6
He said this not because he cared two cents about the poor but because he was a thief. He was in charge of their common funds, but also embezzled them.
4
Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, even then getting ready to betray him, said,
5
"Why wasn't this oil sold and the money given to the poor? It would have easily brought three hundred silver pieces."
6
He said this not because he cared two cents about the poor but because he was a thief. He was in charge of their common funds, but also embezzled them.
7
Jesus said, "Let her alone. She's anticipating and honoring the day of my burial.
8
You always have the poor with you. You don't always have me."
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