Matthew 26:33

Matthew 26:33 Meaning and Explanation

Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

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Peter protests that though all others fall away, he never will.

What Does Matthew 26:33 Mean?

Peter hears the warning and exempts himself from it. Though every other man should stumble, he declares, I will never be offended. He compares himself favorably with his brethren even as he contradicts his Lord.

Peter's love is real; so is his self-ignorance. The boldest vow in the room will be the first to break. Confidence built on comparison -- though all men, yet not I -- stands on sand. The disciple who believes himself beyond falling has already begun to fall.

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What does Matthew 26:33 mean?

Peter protests that though all others fall away, he never will.

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