KJV ORIGINAL
But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Peter jumped in and said, 'Even if everyone else bails on you, I never will.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Peter was ready to promise what he couldn't actually deliver.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, this verse takes place during the Last Supper in Jerusalem, where Jesus predicts that all his disciples will abandon him, based on a prophecy from the Old Testament book of Zechariah. Peter, one of Jesus' closest followers and known for his bold personality, responds by insisting that he alone will remain loyal, even if everyone else falters. This exchange occurs amid the mounting tension of Jesus' impending arrest and crucifixion, revealing the disciples' misunderstanding of the events to come.
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