Luke 22:61The Lord turned, and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord's word, how he said to him, "Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times."
The setting
Through a window or doorway, Jesus - bloodied from beatings - turns and makes direct eye contact with Peter in the courtyard...
The emotion here: deeply moved by this moment of grace within judgment
The original word
emblepsas (ἐμβλέψας) — to look intently, a piercing gaze that sees completely through someone
Why it matters
The high priest's house had courtyards visible from upper rooms where prisoners were held
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 22:61
Jesus wasn't angry - He turned to look at Peter with love, knowing this was part of the plan
Common misconceptionPeople imagine Jesus looked at Peter with disappointment or anger, but Luke presents this as a look of love that brought Peter to remembrance and repentance.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 22:61
Bible Genome reading
Luke 22:61 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 22:61 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include conviction, remembrance. Notable phrases: Lord turned; looked at Peter; remembered.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
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