Bible Question:
In verse 31 how do you know that Jesus was speaking to all the disciples and not just Peter? Is it based on the use of "you" and "thee", or do you have some other support? later...wdc |
Bible Answer: In Luke 22:31, Jesus says that "Satan has asked to sift you as wheat (NIV).) The 'you' in this verse is the 2nd person, accusative, plural pronoun. Therefore, Jesus in saying that Satan has asked to sift all of the Disciples. But, in verse 32, Jesus says, "But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail (NIV)." In this instance, the pronoun is the 2nd person, genative, singular pronoun. Thus, verse 32 refers only to Peter. In both cases, the pronoun is the same expect for case and number. I hope this helps. Tim Moran |