22. Then Peter took him--aside, apart from the rest; presuming on
the distinction just conferred on him; showing how unexpected and
distasteful to them all was the announcement.
and began to rebuke him--affectionately, yet with a certain generous
indignation, to chide Him.
saying, Be it far from thee: this shall not be unto thee--that is,
"If I can help it": the same spirit that prompted him in the garden to
draw the sword in His behalf
(Joh 18:10).
JFB.
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