John 12:6

Now this he said, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the bag took away what was put therein.

Richardson wrote that "St. John adds some disparaging remarks about his (Judas') character and conduct."[7] Since "disparage" means "to undervalue," it would have been enlightening if Richardson had told us what higher value he placed upon Judas' character and conduct than that which is stated here. It is incorrect to believe that John here improperly added to the odium properly belonging to the name of Judas; on the other hand, it is a true statement of the traitor's conduct and remarks, together with a revelation of what motivated him.