"Although all the others are stumbled I will never be stumbled! ???

[Bible Speaks]

"Although all the others are stumbled in connection with you, never will I be stumbled!"—Matt. 26:33.

???????

A Dispute Over Greatness

* JESUS GIVES COUNSEL ABOUT POSITION

* PETER’S DENIAL FORETOLD

* LOVE IDENTIFIES JESUS’ FOLLOWERS

???????

Despite their imperfections, the apostles have stuck with Jesus through many challenging situations. So he says: “I make a covenant with you, just as my Father has made a covenant with me, for a kingdom.” (Luke 22:29) These men are Jesus’ loyal followers. He assures them that by means of a covenant between him and them, they will be in the Kingdom and share in his royal dominion.

???????

Although the apostles have this marvelous prospect, they are still in the flesh and are still imperfect. Jesus tells them: “Satan has demanded to have all of you to sift you as wheat,” which scatters as it is sifted. (Luke 22:31) He also warns: “All of you will be stumbled in connection with me on this night, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered about.’”—Matthew 26:31; Zechariah 13:7.

???????

Peter confidently objects: “Although all the others are stumbled in connection with you, I will never be stumbled!” (Matthew 26:33) Jesus tells Peter that before a rooster crows twice that night, Peter will disown him. However, Jesus adds: “I have made supplication for you that your faith may not give out; and you, once you have returned, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:32) Yet Peter boldly affirms: “Even if I should have to die with you, I will by no means disown you.” (Matthew 26:35) The other apostles say the same thing.

???????

https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102014718?q=matt+26%3A33&p=par