Jesus spake first to him (προεφθασεν αυτον ο Ιησους λεγων). Here only in the N.T. One example in a papyrus B.C. 161 (Moulton and M…

Jesus prevented him. That is, Jesus began speaking before Peter spoke, or spoke before Peter had told him what he had sa…

He says, Yes — Peter’s answer was ready enough. There was no need for him to inquire further. His Master would pay it now as He ha…

Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.

Peter was in such a hurry to vindicate his Lo…

Glossa Ordinaria: The disciples were extremely sorrowful when they heard of the Lord's passion. Therefore, so that no one woul…

Peter’s defense of Jesus is misguided. Once they are alone in the house, Jesus takes the initiative and asks Peter a provocative question about a c…

He says, Yes. Peter’s reply contains a modest excuse⁵⁸⁰ to satisfy them: “He will pay,”⁵⁸¹ he says; from which we in…

He saith, yes Without any hesitation, knowing it had been his master's practice; and therefore as he had done it, did not…

Peter felt sure that his Master was ready to do what was right. Christ spoke first to give him proof that no thought can be withheld from him. We m…

Here, He foretells the tranquility of glory, which is a aulted by diabolical po e ion and the disturbance of men. He foretells that the first a aul…