Jesus said it would have been better for Judas if he had not been born (Mt 26:23-24). But to Peter Jesus said, “"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; 32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers” (Lk 22:31-32). Why the difference?
Peter was weak but his heart belonged to God. Judas’ heart belonged to Satan (John 13:2, 27).
