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The Rebuke in a Name
Multiple commentators note the significance of Jesus addressing Peter by his old name, 'Simon,' rather than his new name, 'Peter' (the rock). This choice of name underscores the deep personal nature of the rebuke, highlighting how Peter's actions did not align with the strength and loyalty he had so recently boasted about.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 14:37
Simon, sleepest thou? (Σιμων, καθευδεισ; ). The old name, not the new name, Peter. Already his boasted loyalty was failing in the …
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:37
19th Century
Bishop
Simon, sleepest thou?—Note that while St. Matthew and St. Luke give the question in the plural, St. Mark reports it in th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:37
19th Century
Preacher
And saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
Matthew and Luke tell us that he said, Could ye n…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:37
Returning to his disciples, Jesus found them sleeping. They were doubtless very tired; the hour was late, probably past midnight, and they had expe…
John Gill
On Mark 14:37
17th Century
Pastor
And he comes and finds them sleeping
His three disciples, Peter, James, and John:
and says to Pet…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:32–42
17th Century
Minister
Christ's sufferings began with the most severe of all: those in His soul. He began to be greatly distressed���words not used in Matthew, but very f…