William Burkitt on Matthew 26:21

What an astonishing word was this! "One of you my disciples shall betray me." Can any church on earth expect purity in all its members, when Christ's own family of twelve had a traitor and a devil in it? Yet though it was very sad to hear that one should betray him, it was matter of joy that it was but one; one hypocrite in a congregation is too much, but their is cause of rejoicing if there be no more. But why did not Christ name Judas, and say, "Thou art he that shall betray me?" Doubtless to draw him to repentance, and to prevent giving Judas any provocation.

Lord, how sad it is for such as pretend friendship to Christ, and call themselves of his family and acquaintance, who eat of his bread, and yet lift up the heel against him!