How to interpret Mt. 26:24

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When I were young I rationalised Judas in this way. Judas believed Jesus Christ was the Messiah, Jesus needed a provocation to exert his Messiah-ship, Judas provoked Jesus Christ to exert his Messiah-ship, and Jesus did not exert his Messiah-ship at which point Judas realised tragically that what he thought he was supposed to do had not worked out as planned.

Whether I were right or wrong, it has been made clear to me over the years that all too often we are more fascinated at rationalising Judas, than the other 10, when St Peter just straight out moves on, and appoints another to replace the bishopric, introduces us to St Matthias who REPLACED Judas.
 
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Peter just straight out moves on, and appoints another to replace the bishopric, introduces us to St Matthias who REPLACED Judas.
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Israel consists of 12tribes. After Judas commited suicide. So they thought it was their duty to keep the number as according to tradition.
 
John10 said:
“The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

How to interpret this difficult passage? It would seem to go against God’s desire to save everyone.
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While He desires to save all and have all come to the knowledge of truth HERE He won’t force anyone. God makes it possible for all to be saved. …

however

The only one who saves, looking forward to the end of time, said the following FEW ARE SAVED

The reason is?

Jesus explained

Said another way,

How many people “say” they love Jesus? A huge number…right? How did Jesus qualify love for Him?

He made a qualifying statyement

IF you love me

Looks like few obey His commands
 
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