But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet [will] not I.
But {G1161} Peter {G4074} said {G5346} unto him {G846}, Although {G2532}{G1487} all {G3956} shall be offended {G4624}, yet {G235} will not {G3756} I {G1473}.
Kefa said to him, "Even if everyone else loses faith in you, I won't."
Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.”
But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Luke 22:33
And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. -
Luke 22:34
And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. -
Matthew 26:33
Peter answered and said unto him, Though all [men] shall be offended because of thee, [yet] will I never be offended. -
Matthew 26:35
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. -
John 13:36
¶ 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 13:38
Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. -
John 21:15
¶ So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Mark 14:29 captures a pivotal moment of human overconfidence in the face of divine foreknowledge during the Last Supper. Jesus had just prophesied that all His disciples would be "offended" or stumble because of Him that very night, fulfilling the words of the prophet Zechariah concerning the striking of the shepherd and the scattering of the sheep (Mark 14:27, referencing Zechariah 13:7).
Context
This declaration by Peter comes immediately after Jesus' stark warning to His disciples. They were gathered in the upper room, having just observed the Passover and instituted the New Covenant. The atmosphere was solemn, moving from the intimacy of shared bread and wine to the looming shadow of betrayal and suffering. Peter, always impetuous and zealous, was quick to assert his unwavering loyalty, perhaps even feeling superior to the others whom he believed might falter.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Greek word translated "offended" is skandalizō (σκανδαλίζω). It literally means "to cause to stumble" or "to put a stumbling block in the way." In this context, it signifies a moral or spiritual fall, to desert or abandon faith, rather than simply being annoyed or displeased. Peter's denial would be a profound act of stumbling, not just a minor misstep.
Practical Application
Peter's initial overconfidence and subsequent fall offer a timeless lesson for believers. We are reminded of the importance of humility and self-awareness, acknowledging our own weaknesses and dependence on God's strength. Instead of boasting in our own resolve, we should heed Jesus' later warning to "Watch and pray, lest ye enter into temptation: the spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak" (Mark 14:38). This verse encourages us to cultivate a spirit of vigilance and reliance on divine grace, understanding that true faithfulness is sustained by God, not by human will alone.