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The Danger of Self-Confidence
Commentators like Matthew Henry and Charles Spurgeon emphasize that Peter's boast was not just a mistake but a sin of "improper self-confidence." They explain that trusting in our own strength, even with sincere intentions, is often the first step toward a fall. God may permit such falls to humble us and teach us to rely on His strength, not our own.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:35
18th Century
Theologian
Will I not deny thee. Will not deny my connection with you, or that I knew you. All the disciples said the same thing, and all fl…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:35
Even if I must die with thee (κ ν δεη με συν σο αποθανειν). Third-class condition. A noble speech and meant well. His boast of loy…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:35
19th Century
Preacher
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.
It is a great pity that Peter said this after he had …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:35
The language of Peter’s protest shows that he does not really think that Jesus’ death was likely; he still has visions of heroism. Nor is he alone …
John Gill
On Matthew 26:35
17th Century
Pastor
Peter says to him
Mark says, "he spoke the more vehemently", (Mark 14:31); his spirits were raised to a …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:31–35
17th Century
Minister
Improper self-confidence, like that of Peter, is the first step to a fall. There is a proneness in all of us to be overconfident. But those fall so…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:30–46
13th Century
Philosopher
After the institution of the new Sacrament has been related, Christ here foretells the future stumbling of the disciples. The Evangelist, first, es…