Mark 14:29But Peter said to him, "Although all will be offended, yet I will not."
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel. Thursday night, ~30 AD. Upper room after Passover meal. Jesus has just warned that all disciples will abandon him...
The emotion here: defensive pride mixed with genuine love for Jesus
The original word
skandalizō (σκανδαλισθήσονται) — to cause to stumble, literally 'to set a trap-stick'
Why it matters
Peter was likely the oldest disciple and their unofficial spokesman, making his confidence seem reasonable
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 14:29
Peter interrupts Jesus mid-sentence — he can't even wait to hear the full warning
Common misconceptionPeople think Peter was being cowardly or faithless, but he was actually being overconfident — his problem was too much self-trust, not too little faith in Jesus.
Bible Genome reading
Mark 14:29 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 14:29 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Peter. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include loyalty, confidence. Notable phrases: Although all will be offended; yet I will not. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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