This is a new stage in Jesus’ ministry. He begins the setting up of his foundational community of the Twelve Apostles, calling each by their own name and sending them off on their mission.
Notice the name Judas Iscariot, no cover up here. Jesus accepts our fallen human natures even though our community historically were inclined to deny (or conveniently ‘forget’) their actions for the ‘good‘ of the community.

We can identify with : Jesus himself the caring leader, parent, teacher, spiritual guide, even friend as he prepares them for future trials or The Apostles: church communities working out our mission statement together in this ever changing and challenging world, spreading the coming of God’s kingdom on earth through us.

Notice also Jesus emphasis on the free sharing of the Gospel with others and how we all can play our part in that.
– Giving our service humbly, freely and generously to all who come our way without demanding gratitude, or power over them.
– or  heaping  ‘obligations’ on them
– or demanding others become members of our communities.