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NASB | Matthew 26:34 Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you that this very night, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 26:34 Jesus said to him, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this night, before a rooster crows, you will [completely] deny Me three times." |
Subject: Why did Peter deny Jesus? |
Bible Note: Steve, An excellent observation. I would like to add a couple of items. First, a comparison between myself and Peter. When Peter was with Jesus at the timw that the Romans and others came to get him, he was ready to fight and die for Him. Yet when Jesus was seperated from him, Peter denied him. I am ashamed to say that I find myself doing the same. When I am in church on Sunday or in one of my bible studies, I am ready to draw my sword and fight to the death. Yet once I walk out that door... I find myself following the ways of the world again. Just as Peter did. At the time, Peter had not become the rock that Jesus knew he would be. He was human and human tendencies pull us away from God. It so much easier to say, Woman, I don't know Him. Luke 22:57 than it is to say to my friends, I think that ribald comment isn't very Christian. On the second part, concerning Jesus' conversation with Peter. If I remember correctly, when Jesus asked do you agape me? meaning do you love me uncondtionally. Peter responded with You know I phileo you. Meaning I love you but there are conditions. As it has been explained to me, in Greek there are three levels of love. The first and lowest is eros sort of like lust, physical and without true feelings. The second is phileo which is a love of the heart but I believe it lacks the conviction of the third. Which is agape meaning unconditional and never ending love. I would lay down my life for you!!! I agree with you 100 percent on these things preparing Peter for his ministry. I find it interesting also that later, Paul in Galatians reprimanded Peter for his behavior concerning eating with Gentiles. Anyway that is nother topic. May God bless and keep you all Clay |