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And Peter answering, said to him: Although all shall be scandalized in thee, I will never be scandalized.
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He ought to have prayed, asking, let us not be divided; however, he relied on his own strength, proclaiming, If all are led to temptation, I will never be tempted - meaning, although others may face it, I will withstand - which gradually swelled his pride. To guard him against this, Christ permitted his rejection. Since Peter did not heed either Christ’s words or the prophet's (despite the latter being given to prevent such contradictions), he learned through his experiences. Yet, that Christ allowed Peter to deny himself to rectify this flaw is evident in His words: But I prayed for you, that your faith may not fail (Luke 22:32). He said this to profoundly impact him, emphasizing that his downfall posed a greater danger than that of others and required special assistance. There were indeed two transgressions here: first, his contradiction; secondly, his elevation above others; or rather, a third failing, in that he attributed everything to his own strength. It was for the rectification of this that Christ permitted the fall.\\n\\nWhen Peter was released from the fear of betrayal and had identified the betrayer, he spoke with confidence, and, lifting himself over the others, declared, ‘If all are tempted regarding You, I will never be tempted.’ This stemmed in part from ambition, for during the supper the disciples argued over who among them was the greatest, tormented by this desire. Thus, Christ humbled Peter; not to prompt his rejection - certainly not! - but to illustrate the frailty of human nature by allowing him to be without support."},{"author-name":"Jerome of Stridon","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88dcd3432c6dd41375498_Jerome%20of%20Stridon.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"This is neither foolishness nor deception, but rather the deep faith of the Apostle Peter and his passionate devotion to the Lord and Savior, as previously mentioned."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"At a moment when he ought to have earnestly called out, “Lord, assist us!” he committed three serious wrongs: first, he contradicted both the prophet and Jesus Christ; second, he placed his own interests above those of others; and third, he depended solely on his own strength rather than seeking divine assistance. Consequently, the opportunity for his downfall was allowed, prompting him to cultivate humility and understand the limitations of self-reliance, so that others may also learn this lesson. Concerning the words noted by Luke (22, 31): “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asks you,” the Savior uttered these at a different time, specifically before He departed for the Mount of Olives, indicating a distinct purpose for them."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"Due to his immense self-assurance, Peter boldly declares his unyielding commitment to resist temptation. Consequently, Christ allows him to stumble, aiming to guide him in placing his faith not in his own strength, but in God, and to view Christ's words as more reliable than his own awareness. Additionally, Peter's statement “If all are tempted, I will not be tempted” reflects a sense of arrogance, exposing his pride and lack of understanding regarding his vulnerability. The Lord predicts that \\"this very night, before the cock crows,\\" he will deny knowing Him, specifying that he will do so \\"three times.\\""},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"\\"I will never be tempted\\": this confidence and presumption of Peter undoubtedly stemmed from his deep love for the Lord; however, it required a strong warning, as it could lead to arrogance and hubris. Peter's statements contained two faults: first, he contradicted the Lord, and second, he placed himself above others, or more accurately, a third fault was that he credited all strength to himself. To remedy this, Christ permitted his stumble. In this way, the Lord sometimes allows His devoted followers to falter so that they may recognize their own vulnerabilities, learning not to depend solely on their own strength but to place their trust in God's assistance."},{"author-name":"Philaret (Gumilevski)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c896f4b6fd32caa244b5d7_Philaret%20(Gumilevski).png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The passionate Peter refuses to entertain any doubts about his loyalty to the Master, whom he holds in deep affection and esteem. He may believe that others among the disciples could turn away from Christ the Lord, but he sees himself as incapable of such betrayal. He confidently declares that not only will he resist temptation tonight, but he will never succumb to it. How blinding is the darkness that pride casts over our spiritual vision when we allow it to persist!"},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"PETER REPLIED TO HIM, EVEN IF EVERYONE ELSE IS TEMPTED BECAUSE OF YOU, I WILL NEVER BE TEMPTED. “What are you saying, Peter?” questions St. Chrysostom. The prophet foretold, “The sheep shall be scattered.” Christ affirmed this prophecy, yet you deny it. Isn’t it enough that you were warned before when you declared, “You are merciful, O Lord,” and faced reproof? What does this signify? When Christ announced, “One of you will betray Me,” you feared you might be that traitor. Yet now, as He plainly states, “All of you shall be tempted,” you not only contradict Him but do so repeatedly, as noted by Luke. What was the cause of this in him? It stemmed from deep affection and fervent zeal. Once he was free from the apprehension of betrayal and identified the traitor, he spoke out with newfound confidence, opposing others by declaring, “If everyone else stumbles, I will stand firm.” In these overconfident declarations from the disciple, two faults emerged: first, he contradicted his Lord; second, he believed himself to be stronger than his peers. Furthermore, a third issue arose—in attributing all strength and grace to himself."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The Apostle Peter exhibited great assurance, dismissing Jesus' forewarnings concerning him. He vehemently opposed the Lord’s words, declaring, “If all are led astray because of You, I will never be led astray.”"},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"He had little time remaining with them, and just as He had previously informed the Jews, He now stated that the place He was going, they could not follow. At the same time, He imparted a new commandment, which would establish a community wholly distinct from the world, instructing them to love one another. However, Peter was dissatisfied and desired to accompany the Master. When the determined disciple fervently asserted that nothing could hinder him from following his Lord, even claiming that he would ‘lay down his life for Him,’ the Savior addressed his overconfidence by prophesying that before the rooster crowed, he would deny Him three times. The Savior, having made evident the suffering that awaited Him, also foretold that all of them would abandon Him that very night and disperse, but assured them that He would see them again in Galilee following His resurrection."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Peter, expressing undue confidence, declared to Him, “If everyone else stumbles, I will remain steadfast.” In this self-assured assertion, St. John Chrysostom identifies two transgressions: first, Peter's contradiction, and second, his tendency to elevate himself above others. It could also be noted that a third fault lies in his claim of self-sufficiency."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"What profoundly impacted the disciples, leaving a lasting impression on them, were His remarks regarding His impending departure. Peter, perplexed, inquired, \\"Where are You going, Lord?\\" Jesus responded by clarifying His statement, saying, \\"Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow afterwards,\\" signifying that Peter would eventually gain the strength to emulate Him in His sufferings, a strength he did not yet possess. Zealous and eager to make sacrifices, Peter found this future promise unsatisfactory. Unaware of his own limitations, he asserted his willingness to accompany Jesus immediately, believing he had the fortitude to do so, declaring, \\"I will lay down my life for You, Lord.\\" In response, the Lord prophesied that Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed, signaling the approach of midnight. The Lord understood Peter’s frailty and foresaw the events that would unfold in just a few hours, questioning, \\"Will you really lay down your life for Me now? There’s little time before midnight, and in that brief period, you will deny Me three times.\\""}]}
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