This passage breaks my heart for two reasons. Judas knew that what he was doing was wrong, and he did it anyway; Jesus knew what Judas would do, and He loved him anyway. The juxtaposition of selfishness and selflessness pierces me in ways I cannot describe. Oh, to remain faithful and never never ever betray the One who loves me so.
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