Jesus answereth, Wilt thou lay down thy life for me? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
In these verses we have, I. Peter's curiosity, and the check given to that. 1. Peter's question was bold and blunt (Joh 13:36): Lord, whither goest thou? referring to what Christ had said (Joh 13:33), Whither I go, you cannot come.
Commenting on John 13:36-38
38. Wilt thou lay down thy life for me? Christ did not choose to debate with Peter, but wished that he should grow wise by his own experience, like fools, who never grow wise till they have received a stroke.
Up to this moment I spoke under painful restraint; the traitor's presence within my holiest fellowship prevented the full outpouring of my heart. Now that he is gone, the embankment breaks, and living waters burst forth in triumph.
AI summary
Commenting on John 13:31-38