Luke 22:32-34

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Luke 22:32 sn Here and in the remainder of the verse the second person pronouns are singular, so only Peter is in view. The name “Simon” has been supplied as a form of direct address to make this clear in English.
2. Luke 22:32 sn That your faith may not fail. Note that Peter’s denials are pictured here as lapses, not as a total absence of faith.
3. Luke 22:32 tn Grk “And when.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
4. Luke 22:32 tn Or “turned around.”
5. Luke 22:32 sn Strengthen your brothers refers to Peter helping to strengthen their faith. Jesus quite graciously restores Peter “in advance,” even with the knowledge of his approaching denials.
6. Luke 22:33 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Peter) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
7. Luke 22:33 sn The confidence Peter has in private (Lord, I am ready…) will wilt under the pressure of the public eye.
8. Luke 22:34 tn Grk “he said”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
9. Luke 22:34 sn That is, Peter’s denials will happen before the sun rises.
10. Luke 22:34 sn Once again, Jesus is quite aware that Peter will deny him. Peter, however, is too nonchalant about the possibility of stumbling.