Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
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Gill's Exposition
Jesus answered them,.... The disciples, taking Peter's answer to his question, as delivered in the name of them all, and as expressing their mind and sense:
have not I chosen you twelve; not to…
Barnes' Notes
Simon Peter answered him - With characteristic ardor and promptness. Peter was probably one of the oldest of the apostles, and it was his character to be first and most ardent in his professions. To…
Adam Clarke
Simon Peter answered - With his usual zeal and readiness, speaking in behalf of the whole, To whom shall we go? Where shall we find a more gracious master - a more powerful Redeemer - a more suitable…
We have here an account of the effects of Christ's discourse. Some were offended and others edified by it; some driven from him and others brought nearer to him.
I. To some it was a savour of death…
Cambridge Bible
Then Simon Peter Omit -Then." S. Peter, as leader, primus inter pares, answers here as elsewhere in the name of the Twelve (see note on Mar 3:17), and answers with characteristic impetuosity. The…
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