Bible Strands
Luke 22:33
“Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses Jesus during the upper room discourse, responding directly to Jesus' prediction of his denial and his promise to pray for Peter's faith.
The words — The Greek term ἕτοιμος (hetoimos) literally means "ready" or "prepared," describing Peter's immediate willingness to follow Jesus into imprisonment or execution.
The thread — This declaration runs parallel to Peter's identical vow in Matthew 26:33 and Mark 14:29, 31, where he insists he will never deny Jesus even if he must die with him.
Why it lands — The text records a bold human claim of loyalty before its stated collapse, requiring the reader to confront the gap between self-assurance and actual endurance.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
Cross-references
- Mark 14:31 But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing.
- Matthew 26:33 Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”
- Mark 14:29 Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.”
- John 13:36 “Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.”
- Matthew 20:22 “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered.
- Matthew 26:40 Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.
- Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
- Mark 14:37 Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour?
- Acts 20:23 I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.
- Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”