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Luke 22:33

What does Luke 22:33 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 22:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 22:33 means

Peter responds with brave words, pledging readiness to go with Jesus to prison and to death. His love is real, but he underestimates his weakness and the intensity of the coming trial. Zeal speaks louder than self-knowledge here. The verse captures the earnestness and naivety often present in sincere disciples. Peter’s promise will soon be tested in the courtyard. His failure will not negate his love, only his confidence in the flesh. Later, buoyed by Jesus’ intercession and resurrection grace, he will indeed face prison and persecution. For now, his words set the stage for Jesus’ accurate prediction, reminding us that Christ knows us better than we know ourselves and loves us still.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he said unto him, Lord, with thee I am ready to go both to prison and to death.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he said unto him, Lord, with thee I am ready to go both to prison and to death.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he said to him, `Sir, with thee I am ready both to prison and to death to go;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Who said to him: Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison and to death.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he said to him, Lord, with thee I am ready to go both to prison and to death.

Context

After Jesus assures Peter of prayer and future restoration, Peter vows unflinching loyalty. Immediately Jesus counters with a precise prophecy of denial before the cock crows that very day. This back-and-forth shows the tension between human resolve and divine foreknowledge. Soon, Jesus will turn to the whole group with instructions about preparedness for a new phase of mission, then lead them to the mount of Olives, where the testing begins in earnest.

v.32but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.

v.33This passage

v.34And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 13:36

    Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow afterwards.

  • Matthew 26:40

    And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

  • Mark 14:37

    And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest thou not watch one hour?

  • Matthew 26:33

    But Peter answered and said unto him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.

  • Acts 20:23

    save that the Holy Spirit testifieth unto me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.

  • Mark 14:31

    But he spake exceeding vehemently, If I must die with thee, I will not deny thee. And in like manner also said they all.

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