KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus replied, 'Didn't I pick you twelve myself? And yet one of you is going to betray me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even Jesus knew that betrayal was coming, but he chose his disciples anyway.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is speaking to His twelve disciples after many followers deserted Him due to His challenging teachings about being the Bread of Life. He points out that despite choosing them personally, one among them is a devil, referring to Judas Iscariot, who would later betray Him. This highlights the reality of betrayal and human weakness even among those closest to Jesus during His earthly ministry.
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