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Sincere but Self-Reliant
Commentators observe that Peter's passionate declaration, "I will lay down my life for thee," was sincere and born from love. He even echoes Jesus' own teaching on being a good shepherd. However, his confidence was misplaced in his own strength, revealing a profound misunderstanding of his own weakness and the spiritual trial ahead.
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AT Robertson
On John 13:37
"Why can I not follow thee even now?" (δια τ ου δυναμα σο ακολουθειν αρτι; ). The use of αρτ (right now, this minute) instead of ν…
Charles Ellicott
On John 13:37
19th Century
Bishop
Lord, why cannot I follow thee now?—True to his impulsive, self-confident character, St. Peter is impatient of the delay …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 13:37
Peter was impatient and avowed that he was ready to lay down his life. Jesus, who understood the situation as Peter did not and who knew Peter’s in…
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John Calvin
On John 13:37
16th Century
Theologian
Why cannot I follow thee now? By these words Peter declares that he was dissatisfied with Christ’s answer. He is aware that he has been wa…
John Gill
On John 13:37
17th Century
Pastor
Peter said to him
Not understanding Christ's answer, and being dissatisfied with it, inquires:
Lo…
Matthew Henry
On John 13:36–38
17th Century
Minister
What Christ had said concerning brotherly love, Peter overlooked, but spoke of that which Christ had kept hidden from them. It is common to be more…