Luke 22:31-34

Luke 22:31-34

[31] Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath desired  that he may sift  you as  wheat:  [32] But  have prayed  for  faith  fail  and  when  thou  art converted,  strengthen  brethren.  [33] And  he said  unto him,  Lord,  I am  ready  to go  with  both  into  prison,  and  to  death.  [34] And  he said,  I tell  Peter,  the cock  crow  this day,  thrice  deny  that thou  knowest 

What does Luke 22:31-34 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Luke placed this event next probably because of its logical connection with Jesus" preceding comment about the disciples remaining faithful to Him during His past trials. That would not continue. However, he did not record Jesus" announcement that all the disciples would desert Him ( Matthew 26:31; Mark 14:27). Perhaps he did not do so because it presents a negative picture of disciples generally. They all proved unfaithful, but only temporarily. Luke wanted to encourage his disciple readers, not discourage them.
"Viewed in its primal elements (not in its development), Peter"s character was, among the disciples, the likest to that of Judas." [1]