Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This will never be done to you.”
Peter pulled Him aside presuming on the honor just given him, and began to chide Him affectionately but with real indignation. He meant to protect his Master as he would later draw the sword in the garden; yet he could not bear that the announcement should stand.
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Peter argued the case in private, but Christ turned from him to the disciples in open resentment and rebuked him before them all. Satan seized the moment of Peter's weakness and ignorance to use him against the very redemption of mankind.
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Peter seized Him by the hand as a friend, unable to bear the thought of His death, expecting triumph not suffering. His strong attachment and ardor moved him to entreat earnestly, but submission, not interference, was his proper place.
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