(Mark 3:19.) Jesus Dealt Wisely With Judas—Christ knew, when He permitted Judas to connect with Him as one of the twelve, that Judas was possessed of the demon of selfishness. He knew that this professed disciple would betray Him, and yet He did not separate him from the other disciples, and send him away. He was preparing the minds of these men for His death and ascension, and He foresaw that should He dismiss Judas, Satan would use him to spread reports that would be difficult to meet and explain.{5BC 1102.2}

(Mark 3,19.) Jesus behandlede Judas med klogskab. - Kristus vidste da Han lod Judas knytte til Sig som en af de tolv, at han var besat af besat af selviskhedens dæmon. Han vidste at denne bekendende discipel ville bedrage Han, og alligevel udskilte han ham ikke fra de andre disciple, og sendte ham bort. Han beredte disse menneskers sind for Sin død og himmelfart, og Han forudså at skulle Han sende Judas bort, ville Satan bruge ham til at sprede rapporter, som ville være vanskelige at imødekomme og forklare.