Robertson Word Pictures - Matthew 16:22 - 16:22

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Robertson Word Pictures - Matthew 16:22 - 16:22


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Peter took him (proslabomenos auton ho Petros). Middle voice, “taking to himself,” aside and apart, “as if by a right of his own. He acted with greater familiarity after the token of acknowledgment had been given. Jesus, however, reduces him to his level” (Bengel). “Peter here appears in a new character; a minute ago speaking under inspiration from heaven, now under inspiration from the opposite quarter” (Bruce). Syriac Sinaitic for Mar 8:32 has it “as though pitying him.” But this exclamation and remonstrance of Peter was soon interrupted by Jesus.

God have mercy on thee (hileōs. Supply eiē or estō ho theos).

This shall never be (ou mē estai soi touto). Strongest kind of negation, as if Peter would not let it happen. Peter had perfect assurance.