But Peter said to him, “Although all will be offended, yet I will not.”
Parallel translations
- KJV But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
- BSB Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.”
- NKJV Peter said to Him, “Even if all are made to stumble, yet I will not be.”
- NASB But Peter said to Him, “Even if they all fall away, yet I will not!”
- NLT Peter said to him, “Even if everyone else deserts you, I never will.”
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Quick answer
Peter insists that even if all others fall away, he will not. His self-confidence sets up his coming denial.
Overview
Peter sincerely loves Jesus but overestimates his own strength and sets himself above the others. His boast reveals how readily the human heart trusts itself rather than relying on grace. The episode warns disciples against self-confidence and points to the keeping power of Christ alone.
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Cross-references · 4
- Luke 22:33–34He said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!”
- Matt 26:33–35But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”
- John 13:36–38Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you can’t follow now, but you will follow afterwards.”
- John 21:15So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
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