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Here we have an instance (as many elsewhere) of Peter's temerity and rashness, not well considering his weakness, and what spirit he was of. He betrays great infirmity, arrogating much more than was in him.

1. He directly contradicts his Lord, who said, "All ye;" Peter says, "No, not all" — he will not; not this night — no, never.

2. He believes not the oracle of the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 13:7), but would shift it off with pomp of words, as not concerning him; he was not one of the sheep that should be scattered, though the Pastor was smitten.

3. He presumes too much upon his own strength, and of that which is out of his own power, never mentioning or including the help and strength of God, by whom alone he could stand. He neither considers his own frailty, which will overthrow him, nor yet the power of God, which can sustain and uphold him.

4. He sets himself too much above other men; as if all men were weak in comparison with Peter, and Peter the champion.

5. He is bold, hardy, and vainly confident in a thing yet to come, in which he has never tried his strength. Knowing his present affection, he will take no notice of his future peril; nay, he disclaims and almost scorns the danger, little thinking how close it is to him.

(Dr. Thomas Taylor.)

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

WEB: But Peter said to him, "Although all will be offended, yet I will not."