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NASB | John 13:11 For He knew the one who was betraying Him; for this reason He said, "Not all of you are clean." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 13:11 For He knew who was going to betray Him; for that reason He said, "Not all of you are clean." |
Bible Question:
Dear kalos, Do you forgive Judas for delivering up Jesus? Bless you, Love Fountain |
Bible Answer: Hi Love Fountain, I think that this is an excellent question. I say that seriously having read all the posts so far. I am sorry that your question is under fire right now. I do forgive Judas. If I go to a place, house, mansion, room, crib, or shack that is near Judas and have a chance to talk to him I would express to him how sorry I am that he could not become a witness for the risen Savior. I would rejoice with him that the Lord loved him to the end. That He continued to be his friend right to the end. That He chose him and that He loses not one. If I can't rejoice with Judas in the love of the Savior for us, then we will have a hard time getting along together in the same block or in the same city. Now if Judas did go to hell and that is his place, the place that he belongs in without the grace of God, (whether by predestination or his own free will) I won't argue with the Potter. All of that is in His hands. I know that I am forgiven of my sins by God's grace. I have the expectant hope that I have a place prepared for me. I would hope that I would not lose it if I get depressed for any reason and kill myself. Why do I forgive Judas? For the same reason that I would forgive anyone; for I do not know the hearts of men. We may be surprised who we see and don't see in heaven. That is up to the Savior and Judge of all men. We should be following our Savior to the end. We should encourage everyone not to betray their friend and companion. But if we see someone sin we should say, "There but for the grace of God go I." From the heart, Ray |