⁶ This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it.

⁶ He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it.

⁶ Not that he cared for the poor-he was a thief, and since he was in charge of the disciples' money, he often stole some for himself.

⁶ This he said, not that he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what was put into it.