Luke 22:33

And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

And {G1161} he said {G2036} unto him {G846}, Lord {G2962}, I am {G1510} ready {G2092} to go {G4198} with {G3326} thee {G4675}, both {G2532} into {G1519} prison {G5438}, and {G2532} to {G1519} death {G2288}.

Shim‘on said to him, “Lord, I am prepared to go with you both to prison and to death!”

“Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.”

And he said unto him, Lord, with thee I am ready to go both to prison and to death.

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 22:33 (KJV)

This verse captures a moment of fervent declaration from the Apostle Peter, spoken directly to Jesus during the Last Supper or immediately following it, just after Jesus has predicted Peter's impending denial.

Context

Leading up to this statement in Luke 22, Jesus has shared the Passover meal with his disciples, instituted the Lord's Supper, and spoken of the new covenant. He has also warned the disciples about the testing and sifting they will face. Specifically, in the preceding verse (Luke 22:32), Jesus tells Peter that Satan has desired to sift him like wheat, but that Jesus has prayed for Peter's faith not to fail. He then instructs Peter, once he has returned, to strengthen his brethren. Peter's response in verse 33 is an immediate, confident, and perhaps overly zealous affirmation of his loyalty and commitment to Jesus, seemingly unaware of the depth of the trial he would soon face.

Key Themes

  • Declared Loyalty and Commitment: Peter unequivocally states his readiness to follow Jesus through extreme hardship, including imprisonment and death. This highlights his genuine affection and devotion to Jesus at this moment.
  • Human Confidence vs. Divine Foreknowledge: Peter's bold claim stands in stark contrast to Jesus' immediate prediction in the next verse (Luke 22:34) that Peter would deny him three times before the rooster crowed. This juxtaposition underscores the difference between human self-assurance and Jesus' perfect knowledge of the future and the frailty of human will under pressure.
  • Willingness to Suffer: Despite his later failure, Peter's declaration reveals a present willingness to face persecution and even martyrdom for his allegiance to Christ.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "ready" is hetoimos, meaning prepared, ready, fit, or in a state of readiness. Peter's use of this word emphasizes that, in his own mind and strength, he felt fully prepared for the worst-case scenarios: "prison" (phylake, a place of custody or confinement) and "death" (thanatos, physical death).

Reflection and Application

Peter's confident declaration serves as a powerful reminder of the gap that can exist between our sincere intentions or beliefs and our actual ability to stand firm under intense pressure. His statement, though genuine at the time, was based on his own perceived strength rather than complete reliance on God's grace. We can learn from Peter's experience that true faithfulness requires not just willingness, but also humility and dependence on Christ for strength, especially when facing trials that test our faith (see 1 Corinthians 10:12). While we should strive for such commitment, we must temper our confidence with an understanding of our human weakness and the need for divine help to persevere.

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Cross-References

  • Mark 14:31 (9 votes)

    But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

  • Matthew 26:33 (8 votes)

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

  • Matthew 26:35 (8 votes)

    Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

  • Mark 14:29 (6 votes)

    But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet [will] not I.

  • John 13:36 (6 votes)

    ¶ Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.

  • John 13:37 (6 votes)

    Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

  • Matthew 20:22 (4 votes)

    But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.