But whoever disowns me in front of people [i.e., denies that I am the Christ, or that he is a disciple. See John 18:15- 17, 25-27], I will disown him in front of my Father in heaven.
Matthew 26:35 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) Peter replied to Him, “Even if I have to die with you, still I will not deny [knowing] you.” And all [the rest of] the disciples said the same thing. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Peter said to Him, Even if I must die with You, I will not deny or disown You! And all the disciples said the same thing. American Standard Version (1901) Peter saith unto him, Even if I must die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. Common English Bible Peter said, “Even if I must die alongside you, I won’t deny you.” All the disciples said the same thing. Catholic Public Domain Version Peter said to him, "Even if it is necessary for me to die with you, I will not deny you." And all the disciples spoke similarly. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Peter saith to him: Yea, though I should die with thee, I will not deny thee. And in like manner said all the disciples. |
But whoever disowns me in front of people [i.e., denies that I am the Christ, or that he is a disciple. See John 18:15- 17, 25-27], I will disown him in front of my Father in heaven.
Peter [then] said to Him, “Lord, why can I not follow you [there] even now? I am willing to die for you.”
True, but they [i.e., the Jews] were [really] broken off because they did not believe [in Christ], and you [Gentiles] remain [in God’s favor] because you do believe [in Him]. So, do not become arrogant [about it], but be fearful.
So, the person who thinks he is standing firm [in the faith] should pay attention [to his life], so that he does not fall [away from God].
So then, my dear ones, just as you people were always obedient [to my teaching] when I was there with you, so now, in my absence [also], be [obedient] all the more. [Continue to] complete your own salvation [i.e., by living faithfully to the end. See Rom. 13:11] with fear and trembling [i.e., with a reverent and submissive spirit],
And if you call upon [God as your] Father, who judges each person’s work impartially, [then] conduct yourselves during the time you spend in this life showing reverence [to God].