The plain meaning of the whole is that we are called on to provide necessary means of provision and defence, which He will bless. The only sword permitted ...

He made a reply to Jesus, saying, as one fearless of danger, and confident in himself: I am ready to go with thee, both into prison and to death.

8 дек. 2023 г. · Key Thought: One of our weaknesses as mere mortals is to overstate our courage. So often, we fail to realize the power of fear — why else ...

Peter's bold declaration to follow Jesus, even unto death, highlights his passionate devotion but reveals a significant overestimation of his own strength.

I should prayerfully ask God to search my heart – pointing out to me what needs to go and what needs to be fanned into flames.

Luke 22:33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.”... Read verse in New International Version.

I am ready indicates here that Peter is willing to suffer what Jesus has to suffer, not that he has completed his preparations to meet all emergencies.

This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of unwavering faith and commitment, even in the face of adversity and human shortcomings.

Jesus joins Himself to the two downcast disciples, who discoursed, as they went, on the irreparable loss they had sustained. Coffman's Commentaries on... · Smith's Bible Commentary