<P> In John: 17: 12 KJV Jesus, in reference to Judas Iscariot, says that of all his disciples, none has been lost except the "son of perdition". </P> <P> While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled . </P> <P> The New International Version translates the phrase as "the one doomed to destruction ." D.A. Carson suggests that this verse refers both to Judas' character and to his destiny . </P> <P> Various Old Testament origins have been suggested for "that the scripture might be fulfilled ." These traditionally include Psalm 41: 9 "Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me ." Also Psalm 109: 8 "Let his days be few; and let another take his office ." which is interpreted by Peter in Acts 1: 16 - 20 as having been prophetic of Judas . </P>

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