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The Danger of Self-Confidence
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon and Matthew Henry emphasize that Peter's failure stemmed not from a lack of love, but from misplaced confidence in his own strength. He was sincere but self-reliant. This serves as a powerful warning that even our most passionate resolutions are prone to failure if they are not dependent on God's grace.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 14:31
Exceeding vehemently (εκπερισσως). This strong compounded adverb only in Mark and probably preserves Peter's own statement of the …
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:31
19th Century
Bishop
He spoke the more vehemently.—The Greek tense implies frequent and continuous speaking.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:30–31
19th Century
Preacher
And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. But…
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On Mark 14:31
Jesus’ prediction of failure on the part of the disciples was too much for Peter to accept, and he told Jesus that. But Jesus’ reply emphasized the…
John Gill
On Mark 14:31
17th Century
Pastor
But he spoke the more vehemently With a louder voice; with more spirit and eagerness; in a more peremptory and self-confi…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:22–31
17th Century
Minister
The Lord's supper is food for the soul; therefore, a very little of that which is for the body, as much as will serve for a sign, is enough. It was…