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Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
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To Whom Shall We Go?
Simon Peter's question is a powerful declaration of loyalty. Commentators explain that for the disciples, there was no viable alternative. They had left everything, other religious leaders were seen as corrupt, and John the Baptist was no longer an option. Peter's cry reveals a core truth for believers: when you recognize Jesus as the only true source of salvation, there is simply nowhere else to turn. This exclusive commitment is the foundation of discipleship.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Simon Peter answered him. With characteristic ardor and promptness. Peter was probably one of the oldest of the apostles, and it was his c…
Lord, to whom shall we go? (Κυριε, προς τινα απελευσομεθα; ). Peter is the spokesman as usual and his words mean that, if such a t…
19th Century
Anglican
Then Simon Peter answered.—The look may have been directed to Peter, or here, as elsewhere, his natural character makes him spokes…
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Baptist
Answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that you are that Christ, the Son of t…
16th Century
Protestant
Simon Peter therefore answered him. Peter replies here in the name of all, as he does on other occasions, because all of them were of the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Simon Peter answered him Who was strong in the faith of Christ, and full of zeal for him, and love to him; and …
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