Mark 14:29
What does Mark 14:29 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 14:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 14:29 means
Peter declares that even if all fall away, he will not. His self-confidence isolates him from Jesus’ warning and from the humility of dependence. He measures loyalty by comparison with others, not by listening to the Lord. The earnestness is real, but the flesh is weak. Peter’s boldness will soon collapse under pressure, showing the danger of trusting oneself. Yet God will later use his brokenness. Here, Mark lets us see our own tendencies: to overestimate resolve and underestimate temptation. Jesus’ forthcoming prediction will lovingly puncture Peter’s presumption for his eventual good.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But Peter said to him, Though the others may be turned away from you, I will not.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Peter said to him, `And if all shall be stumbled, yet not I;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But Peter saith to him: Although all shall be scandalized in thee, yet not I.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But Peter said to him, Even if all should be offended, yet not I.
Context
After Jesus’ general warning and promise, Peter speaks up to exempt himself. This triggers Jesus’ specific prophecy about Peter’s triple denial before the cock crows twice. The exchange moves from broad to personal, setting up the painful fulfillment during Jesus’ trial. Other disciples will echo Peter’s vow, showing shared overconfidence. The narrative then transitions to Gethsemane, where their inability to keep watch exposes the gap between willing spirits and weak flesh, confirming Jesus’ assessment more than Peter’s optimism.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 21:15
So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
- Luke 22:33
And he said unto him, Lord, with thee I am ready to go both to prison and to death.
- Matthew 26:33
But Peter answered and said unto him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.
- 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.
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