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Courage Mixed with Fear
Commentators see Peter's action as a complex mix of emotions. On one hand, he showed love and courage by following Jesus when most other disciples fled. On the other hand, his fear is evident as he kept his distance. This portrays a relatable picture of a disciple struggling between devotion and self-preservation.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:58
18th Century
Theologian
Peter followed him from a distance. By this he demonstrated two things:
- Real attachment to his Master; a desire to be near hi…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:58
To see the end (ιδειν το τελος). Peter rallied from the panic and followed afar off (μακροθεν), "more courageous than the rest and…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:58
19th Century
Preacher
Peter was not to be blamed because he followed from a distance, for at first he and John were the only two disciples who followed their captive Mas…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:58
Well-to-do homes were often built in a square shape with an open, central courtyard. If Annas (cf. comment on v.3) lived in rooms on one wing of th…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:58
17th Century
Pastor
But Peter followed him afar off
The Ethiopic version adds, alone; and which seems to be the true case; for though th…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:57–68
17th Century
Minister
Jesus was hurried into Jerusalem. It looks ill, and bodes worse, when those who are willing to be Christ's disciples are not willing to be known as…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:57–75
13th Century
Philosopher
This section discusses Christ’s arrest; now, it discusses where He would be led, describing the place and those gathered there. He says, therefore:…