So far as Judas himself was concerned, Christ's work of love had been without avail. But not so as regards his fellow disciples. To them it was a lesson of lifelong influence. Ever would its example of tenderness and long-suffering mold their intercourse with the tempted and the erring. And it had other lessons. At the ordination of the Twelve the disciples had greatly desired that Judas should become one of their number, and they had counted his accession an event of much promise to the apostolic band. He had come more into contact with the world than they, he was a man of good address, of discernment and executive ability, and, having a high estimate of his own qualifications, he had led the disciples to hold him in the same regard. But the methods he desired to introduce into Christ's work were based upon worldly principles and were controlled by worldly policy. They looked to the securing of worldly recognition and honor—to the obtaining of the kingdom of this world. The working ou…
"Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?"
The EGW passage discusses Judas's role among the twelve disciples. John 6:70 directly refers to Jesus choosing the twelve and stating that one of them is a devil, which is a direct reference to Judas. The EGW passage provides context and expands on this verse.
"Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him."
The EGW passage is discussing Judas Iscariot and his role among the disciples. Matthew 10:4 is a list of the disciples, including Judas Iscariot. The EGW passage elaborates on Judas's character and the disciples' initial positive view of him, providing context to the simple mention in Matthew.
"For these disciples the mission of Christ finally accomplished its purpose. Little by little His example and His lessons of self-abnegation molded their characters. His death destroyed their hope of worldly greatness. The fall of Peter, the apostasy of Judas, their own failure in forsaking Christ in His anguish and peril, swept away their self-sufficiency. They saw their own weakness; they saw something of the greatness of the work committed to them; they felt their need of their Master's guidance at every step. Ed 93.3"
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."
The EGW passage directly reflects the principle of self-denial taught by Jesus in Matthew 16:24, showing how the disciples' experiences led them to embrace this principle.
"But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren."
The EGW passage describes the disciples' transformation and their subsequent role, which parallels Luke 22:32 where Jesus prays for Peter's conversion and his role in strengthening his brethren. The connection is thematic, focusing on strengthening others after a personal experience.