Luke 22:31-34 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial (Mark 14:27-31 *, Matthew 26:31-35 *). Contrast Luke 22:31 f. with Mk. and Mt. (All ye shall be offended, etc.).

Luke 22:31. Satan asked: the verb implies that the request (which was for all the disciples) was successful, (Satan has procured to bew given up to him Field): the case is similar to that of Job. But on the other hand Jesus has prayed (synchronously with Satan's request) that Peter at least should not utterly fail. He will fall, but he will rise again, and must then strengthen the others. The passage may be compared with Matthew 16:17-19; both show how Simon becomes Peter.

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Luke 22:31-34

31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

34 And he said,I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.