Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the…
“Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Jesus urges Peter to lay down violence and accept his destined suffering, symbolized by the cup of sacrifice.
In simple terms: Accept suffering, reject violence.
Embrace sacrifice over conflict.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prisoner arrest
- moral dilemma
- leadership crisis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you respond to violent provocation?
- Can peace replace retaliation?
Violence may seem necessary in extreme oppression.