Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial

31 “Simon, Simon, behold, (A)Satan demanded to have you,[a] (B)that he might sift you like wheat,

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 22:31 The Greek word for you (twice in this verse) is plural; in verse 32, all four instances are singular

31 “Simon, Simon (Peter), listen! Satan has demanded permission to sift [all of] you like grain;(A)

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31-32 “Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I’ve prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.”

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Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.

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