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Christ Knows Us Better Than We Know Ourselves
Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill emphasize that while Peter was confident in his own strength, Jesus knew his heart and his future failure perfectly. This foreknowledge is presented not as a trap, but as a comfort. Because Jesus foresees our struggles, He also provides for them, in this case through His prayer for Peter's faith not to fail completely.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 22:34
Until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me (εως τρις με απαρνηση ειδενα). "Thrice" is in all four Gospels here for they all…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 22:34
19th Century
Bishop
I tell thee, Peter.—See Notes on Matthew 26:34-35; Mark 14:30–31.
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 22:32–34
19th Century
Preacher
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. And he said unto him, Lord, I am rea…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 22:34
Just after Jesus commended the disciples for their faithfulness and promised them a kingdom, he goes on to predict Peter’s defection, which he attr…
John Gill
On Luke 22:34
17th Century
Pastor
And he said
"To him", as all the Oriental versions add; to Peter, as what is said shows; that is, Jesus said to him,…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 22:21–38
17th Century
Minister
How unbecoming is the worldly ambition of being the greatest to the character of a follower of Jesus, who took upon Himself the form of a servant a…