Mark 14:29 But Peter said to him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. Peter's action in this instance was at the same time commendable for some things and faulty for others. I. COMMENDABLE IN THE FOLLOWING PARTICULARS. 1. His purpose and resolution of mind, not to take offence at Christ, which purpose and resolution he professes sincerely and from his heart, speaking as he really thought. 2. It is also commendable in him, that he was so zealous and forward above the other disciples to show his love to Christ II. YET HE WAS AT FAULT IN BEING SO CONFIDENT. 1. In that he directly contradicts the express words of Christ, whereby He had plainly told him and the rest, that they should all be offended at Him. 2. In presuming rashly and confidently upon his own strength or ability to hold out constantly, and to stick close to the Saviour in the time of trouble and danger now at hand. 3. In arrogantly preferring himself to his fellow disciples, affirming that though all should be offended, yet he would not. (George Petter.) Parallel Verses KJV: But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.WEB: But Peter said to him, "Although all will be offended, yet I will not." |
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