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Most assuredly I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself, and walked where you wanted to. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you, and carry you where you don`t want to go."
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A Prophecy of Martyrdom
Commentators universally agree that Jesus is prophesying Peter's future. The contrast between his youthful freedom (girding himself, going where he wished) and his constrained old age (being girded and led by another) points to his eventual martyrdom. While his death would be violent and against his natural desires, it would ultimately glorify God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When you were young. When in early life you girded yourself and went where you wished. The Jews, in walking or running, girded th…
Thou girdest thyself (εζωννυες σεαυτον). Imperfect active of customary action of ζωννυω, old verb, in N.T. only here and Ac 12:8. …
19th Century
Anglican
Truly, truly, I say to you. This phrase is peculiar to Saint John. (Compare to the note on John 1:51.) The remainder of t…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Truly, truly, I tell you. After having exhorted Peter to feed his sheep, Christ likewise arms him to maintain the warfare that wa…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Verily, verily, I say to you A way of speaking often used by Christ, when about to deliver anything of considerable …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, our Lord entrusted the office of shepherd to Peter. Now He foretells his martyrdom. This was fitting because a good shepherd shoul…
