Judas was also in their midst.
“Judas was also in their midst.”
That’s why I didn’t say twelve; even he had more of a conscience than some of our leaders. Peter was a flawed individual, but as He prepared to depart Jesus designated him “the rock” - He knew the person who led the Church would have to be willing to draw a sword for it. The kinder, gentler John received his reward - the only one to die a natural death.