By what manner of death (ποιω θανατω). Undoubtedly John, who is writing long after Peter's death, seems to mean that Peter was to …

By what death. In these words two things are implied:

1. That Peter would die a violent death; and
2. That his death would…

This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God.—These words are a comment by the writer, and quite in St. …

Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest th…

John 21:18-19a

The introduction of v.18 by “I tell you the truth” makes the statement of Jesus solemn and important. The author goes on to add an explanation of J…

Signifying by what death he should glorify God. This circumlocution is highly emphatic. For though the goal presented to all believers sho…

This spoke he
These are the words of the evangelist, explaining the meaning of Christ in like manner, as in ([Refere…

Our Lord addressed Peter by his original name, as if he had forfeited the name Peter through his denying him. He now answered, Thou knowest tha…

1. Above, our Lord entrusted the office of shepherd to Peter. Now He foretells his martyrdom. This was fitting because a good shepherd shoul…