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Jesus therefore said to Peter, "Put up the sword into its sheath. The cup which the Father has given me, shall I not drink it?"
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The Father's Cup
Commentators emphasize that Jesus views his impending suffering not as a tragic defeat, but as a "cup" given by His Father. This perspective transforms the cross from an act of human cruelty into a willing act of divine obedience. As scholars like Ellicott and Gill note, Jesus' trust in the Father robs the cup of its bitterness, demonstrating His absolute commitment to fulfilling God's redemptive purpose.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The servant's name was Malchus. His name is mentioned by neither of the other evangelists, nor is it said by the other evangelists who was…
Into the sheath (εις την θηκην). Old word from τιθημ, to put for box or sheath, only here in N.T. In Mt 26:52 Christ's warning is …
19th Century
Anglican
Put up thy sword into the sheath.—Compare Note on Matthew 26:52. Here again St. John’s narrative is more vivid and exact.…
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Baptist
Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
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Jesus’ command to Peter declared his disapproval of Peter’s sudden and violent intervention. Had Jesus desired defense, he could have summoned ange…
16th Century
Protestant
Put up your sword into the sheath. By this command Christ reproves Peter’s action. But we must attend to the reason, which is, that a priv…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said Jesus unto Peter By way of rebuke, and to prevent his repeating the blow, and that further mischief might …
Sin began in the garden of Eden; there the curse was pronounced, and there the Redeemer was promised. In a garden, that promised Seed entered into …
13th Century
Catholic
The Evangelist has shown how ready Christ was to suffer His betrayal, since He willingly offered Himself. He now shows this same readines…
