Matthew 16:22
New International Version
Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!”

New Living Translation
But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!”

English Standard Version
And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.”

Berean Standard Bible
Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. “Far be it from You, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to You!”

Berean Literal Bible
And Peter having taken Him aside, began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord! This never will be to You!"

King James Bible
Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.

New King James Version
Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!”

New American Standard Bible
And yet Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You!”

NASB 1995
Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You.”

NASB 1977
And Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You.”

Amplified Bible
Peter took Him aside [to speak to Him privately] and began to reprimand Him, saying, “May God forbid it! This will never happen to You.”

Christian Standard Bible
Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, “Oh no, Lord! This will never happen to you! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, “Oh no, Lord! This will never happen to You!”

American Standard Version
And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall never be unto thee.

Contemporary English Version
Peter took Jesus aside and told him to stop talking like that. He said, "God would never let this happen to you, Lord!"

English Revised Version
And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall never be unto thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Peter took him aside and objected to this. He said, "Heaven forbid, Lord! This must never happen to you!"

Good News Translation
Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "God forbid it, Lord!" he said. "That must never happen to you!"

International Standard Version
Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, "God be merciful to you, Lord! This must never happen to you!"

Majority Standard Bible
Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. “Far be it from You, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to You!”

NET Bible
So Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him: "God forbid, Lord! This must not happen to you!"

New Heart English Bible
Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, "Far be it from you, Lord. This will never be done to you."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be to thee.

Weymouth New Testament
Then Peter took Him aside and began taking Him to task. "Master," he said, "God forbid; this will not be your lot."

World English Bible
Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This will never be done to you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And having taken Him aside, Peter began to rebuke Him, saying, “Be kind to Yourself, Lord; this will not be to You”;

Berean Literal Bible
And Peter having taken Him aside, began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord! This never will be to You!"

Young's Literal Translation
And having taken him aside, Peter began to rebuke him, saying, 'Be kind to thyself, sir; this shall not be to thee;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Peter having taken him, began to reproach him, saying, Be propitious to thyself, Lord: this shall not be to thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Peter taking him, began to rebuke him, saying: Lord, be it far from thee, this shall not be unto thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Peter, taking him aside, began to rebuke him, saying, “Lord, may it be far from you; this shall not happen to you.”

New American Bible
Then Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.”

New Revised Standard Version
And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, and he said, Far be it from you, my Lord, that this should happen to you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Kaypha took him aside and he began to rebuke him, and he said, “ Far be it from you, my Lord, that this should happen to you.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Peter took him and began to rebuke him, saying: Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be to thee.

Godbey New Testament
And Peter taking Him to him, began to rebuke Him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord; because this shall not be unto thee.

Haweis New Testament
And Peter taking him aside, began to chide him, saying, Mercy on thee, Lord! this shall never be thy case.

Mace New Testament
then Peter taking him aside, began to expostulate with him, saying, God forbid, Sir, this should ever happen to you.

Weymouth New Testament
Then Peter took Him aside and began taking Him to task. "Master," he said, "God forbid; this will not be your lot."

Worrell New Testament
And Peter, taking Him aside, began to rebuke Him, saying, "God be merciful to Thee! this shall not be to Thee."

Worsley New Testament
Then Peter took Him and began to expostulate with Him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: may this never be unto thee.

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Context
Christ's Passion Foretold
21From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. 22 Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. “Far be it from You, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to You!” 23But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me. For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”…

Cross References
Mark 8:32-33
He spoke this message quite frankly, and Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. / But Jesus, turning and looking at His disciples, rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”

Luke 9:22-23
“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” / Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.

John 13:6-8
He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?” / Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” / “Never shall You wash my feet!” Peter told Him. Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.”

John 18:10-11
Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

Matthew 17:22-23
When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men. / They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised to life.” And the disciples were deeply grieved.

Matthew 26:33-35
Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.” / “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” / Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.

John 12:27-28
Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour. / Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”

Acts 2:23-24
He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. / But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

1 Corinthians 1:23
but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

Philippians 2:5-8
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ...

Isaiah 53:3-5
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

Psalm 22:6-8
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”

Psalm 118:22
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Daniel 9:26
Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.


Treasury of Scripture

Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from you, Lord: this shall not be to you.

began.

Matthew 16:16,17
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God…

Matthew 26:51-53
And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear…

Mark 8:32
And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

Be it far from thee.

1 Kings 22:13
And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good.

Acts 21:11-13
And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles…

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Matthew 16
1. The Pharisees require a sign.
5. Jesus warns his disciples of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
13. The people's opinion of Jesus,
16. and Peter's confession of him.
21. Jesus foretells his death;
23. reproves Peter for dissuading him from it;
24. and admonishes those who will follow him, to bear the cross.














Peter took Him aside
The act of Peter taking Jesus aside is significant. In the Greek, the word used for "took aside" is "proslambanō," which implies a personal and intimate action. Peter, in his human understanding, feels the need to privately address Jesus, perhaps out of respect or a desire to protect Him from embarrassment. This reflects Peter's close relationship with Jesus and his boldness, yet it also shows a lack of understanding of Jesus' mission. Historically, this action can be seen as Peter's attempt to assert his own understanding of the Messiah's role, which was common among Jews of that time who expected a conquering king rather than a suffering servant.

and began to rebuke Him
The Greek word for "rebuke" is "epitimaō," which means to censure or admonish. This is a strong word, indicating that Peter felt confident enough to correct Jesus. This reflects Peter's misunderstanding of Jesus' mission and the nature of His kingdom. In the cultural context, rebuking a teacher or master was highly unusual and would have been seen as presumptuous. Peter's actions here highlight his struggle to reconcile his expectations of the Messiah with Jesus' revelation of His impending suffering and death.

Far be it from You, Lord!
This phrase is a translation of the Greek "hileōs soi, kurie," which is an expression of strong denial or rejection. Peter's reaction is emotional and protective, reflecting his deep love and loyalty to Jesus. However, it also reveals his inability to grasp the necessity of Jesus' suffering and death. From a scriptural perspective, this statement shows the tension between human desires and divine purposes. Peter's declaration is rooted in a common Jewish expectation of a triumphant Messiah, not one who would suffer and die.

he said
The phrase "he said" indicates Peter's verbal expression of his thoughts and emotions. In the biblical narrative, speech often reveals the heart's condition. Peter's words, though well-intentioned, are misguided. This moment serves as a reminder of the power of words and the importance of aligning our understanding with God's will. It also foreshadows the need for Peter's growth in spiritual maturity and understanding.

This shall never happen to You!
Peter's emphatic declaration is a direct contradiction to Jesus' prediction of His suffering and death. The Greek phrase "ou mē estai soi touto" is a strong negation, reflecting Peter's determination to prevent what he perceives as a disastrous outcome. This statement underscores Peter's limited understanding of God's redemptive plan. Historically, it highlights the common Jewish expectation of a victorious Messiah who would liberate Israel from Roman oppression. Peter's reaction is a natural human response to the idea of suffering and loss, yet it also serves as a reminder of the necessity of Jesus' sacrifice for the salvation of humanity.

(22) Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.--It is obvious that the mind of the disciple dwelt on the former, not the latter part of the prediction. The death was plain and terrible to him, for he failed to grasp the idea of the resurrection. The remonstrance would perhaps have been natural at any time, but the contrast between this prediction and the tone of confidence and triumph in the previous promise doubtless intensified its vehemence. Personal love for his Lord, his own desire to share in the glory which that promise had implied, were united in his refusal to accept this as the issue towards which they were tending.

Be it far from thee, Lord.--The words are a paraphrase rather than a translation of the original. Literally, the words are an abbreviated prayer, "(God be) merciful to Thee," the name of God, as in our colloquial "Mercy on us!" being omitted. The phrase is of frequent occurrence in the Greek version of the Old Testament, as, e.g., in Exodus 32:12; Numbers 14:19; Deuteronomy 21:8. It is almost idle to attempt to trace a distinctly formulated thought in the sudden utterance of sorrow and alarm, but so far as the words go they seem of the nature of a protest against what seemed to the disciple a causeless despondency, a dark view of the future, at variance alike with his own expectations and what seemed to him the meaning of his Master's previous words. The words that followed were, however, more than a prayer, "This shall not be unto Thee," as though his power to bind and to loose extended even to the region of his Master's work and the means by which it was to be accomplished.

Verse 22. - Peter took him (προσλαβόμενος). Either taking him aside, or taking him by the hand or dress - a reverent familiarity permitted by the Lord to his loving apostle. And now this same Peter, who had just before made his noble confession, and had been rewarded with unique commendation, unable to shake off the prejudices of his age and his education, began to rebuke (ἐπιτιμᾶν) his Master. He presumed to chide Jesus for speaking of suffering and death. He, the Son of God most High, what had he to do with such things? How could he name them in connection with himself? Peter, while accepting the idea of Messiah as Divine and triumphant, could not receive the notion of his death and Passion. That the same person should be so humiliated and yet so glorious, was beyond his conception. He was as much in the dark as his fellow apostles; of that which was not specially revealed to him he knew nothing. It was the carnal mind that here influenced him, not the spiritually enlightened soul. By writing "began," the historian intimates that he had not time to say much before the Lord mercifully interposed and cut him short. Be it far from thee; ἵλεώς σοι: Vulgate, absit a te. The Greek phrase is elliptical, εἴη ὁ Θεός being understood; "God be merciful to thee," equivalent to "God forbid." The complete expression occurs in the Septuagint of 1 Chronicles 11:19. It is used in deprecation of a disastrous event. This shall not be unto thee; οὐ μὴ ἔσται σοι τοῦτο. This is a very strong assertion, not a prayer or wish, as some would make it; the use of language is quite against that, as the phrase is predictive, never prohibitory, in his mistaken zeal and his ignorant affection, Peter would be wiser than his Lord. The cross and Passion shall never be thy lot; Messiah cannot suffer, the Son of God cannot die. Such merely human asseveration, even prompted by undoubted love, had to be checked and rebuked.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Peter
Πέτρος (Petros)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

took Him aside
προσλαβόμενος (proslabomenos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4355: (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit.

[and] began
ἤρξατο (ērxato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.

to rebuke
ἐπιτιμᾶν (epitiman)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2008: From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.

Him.
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“Far be it
Ἵλεώς (Hileōs)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2436: Perhaps from the alternate form of haireomai; cheerful, i.e. Propitious; adverbially God be gracious!, i.e. far be it.

from You,
σοι (soi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

Lord!”
Κύριε (Kyrie)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

he said.
λέγων (legōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“This
τοῦτο (touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

{shall} never
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

happen
ἔσται (estai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

to You!”
σοι (soi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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