And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
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Gill's Exposition
But I have prayed for thee,.... Christ prayed for all the apostles; but particularly for Peter, because he was in the greatest danger: whether the prayer Christ refers to was that in Joh 17:1 in which…
Barnes' Notes
Simon - Peter. Jesus, foreseeing the danger of Peter, and knowing that he was about to deny him, took occasion to forewarn him and put him on his guard, and also to furnish him with a solace when he…
Adam Clarke
Simon, Simon - When a name is thus repeated in the sacred writings, it appears to be always intended as an expression of love, manifested by a warning voice. As if he had said, While thou and the…
We have here Christ's discourse with his disciples after supper, much of which is new here; and in St. John's gospel we shall find other additions. We should take example from him to entertain and…
Cambridge Bible
Simon, Simon The repetition of the name gave combined solemnity and tenderness to the appeal (Luk 10:41).
Satan hath desired to have you Rather, Satan demanded you (plur.), or -gained you by asking."…
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