Matthew 26:35

“Peter saith unto him, etc.] Mark says, “he spake the more vehemently”, (<411431>Mark 14:31); his spirits were raised to a greater pitch of resentment, and he expressed himself in stronger terms, and in more peremptory and self-confident language; though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee: he seems to have understood Christ, that he should suffer death, and that he would be in great danger himself, and therefore rather than lose his life would deny his master; wherefore he most confidently affirms, that should this be the case, should he be called to suffer death for his sake, or along with him, he would most cheerfully embrace it, rather than be guilty of so dreadful a crime,…”

“Jesus foretells the fall of Peter - This is also recorded in Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-34; John 13:34-38. Matthew 26:31 Then saith Jesus unto them - The occasion of his saying this was Peter’s bold affirmation that he was ready to die with him, John 13:36 Jesus had told them that he was going away - that is, was about to die. Peter asked him whither he was going. Jesus replied that he could not follow him then, but should afterward. Peter, not satisfied with that, said that he was ready to lay down his life for him. Then Jesus distinctly informed them that all of them would forsake him that very night. All ye shall be offended because of me - See the notes at Matthew 5:29. This language…”

“In like manner also said all the disciples - But such was the tenderness of our Lord, that he would not aggravate their sin by making any reply. Matthew 26:36”

“26:35 While Peter’s denial receives the most attention, all the other disciples denied or avoided association with Christ as well (see 26:56).”

“Though: Mat 20:22, Mat 20:23; Pro 28:14, Pro 29:23; Rom 11:20; Co1 10:12; Phi 2:12; Pe1 1:17 Likewise: Mat 20:24; Exo 19:8 Matthew 26:36”