Luke 22:35

"He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”"

Key Reflection

Peter's denial is a profound metaphor for the failure of faith and the subsequent restoration. Jesus' words underscore the gravity of betrayal, highlighting how easily even his closest follower can falter, but also implying that genuine repentance will lead to redemption.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 35. When I sent you, &c. See Barnes "Mt 10:9" See Barnes "Mt 10:10". Lacked ye, &c. Did you want anything? Did not God fully provide for you? He refers to this to convince them that his words were true; that their past experience should lead them to put confidence in him and in God. {x} "Lacked" Lu 9:3 __________________________________________________________________

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