Jesus reproved His disciples, He warned and cautioned them; but John and his brethren did not leave Him; they chose Jesus, notwithstanding the reproofs. The Saviour did not withdraw from them because of their weakness and errors. They continued to the end to share His trials and to learn the lessons of His life. By beholding Christ, they became transformed in character.

Jesus irettesatte sine disciple, han advarede og formanede dem; men Johannes og hans medbrødre forlod ham ikke. De valgte Jesus trods hans bebrejdelser. Frelseren trak sig heller ikke tilbage fra dem på grund af deres svagheder og fejl. De blev til det sidste ved med at dele hans prøvelser og tage ved lære af hans liv. Ved at se på Kristus blev deres karakter forvandlet.