Mark 14:31But he spoke all the more, "If I must die with you, I will not deny you." They all said the same thing.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel. Thursday night, ~30 AD. Peter becomes more emphatic after Jesus' warning. All eleven disciples join his declaration...
The emotion here: stubborn determination mixed with hurt pride at being singled out
The original word
ekperissōs (ἐκπερισσῶς) — exceedingly, beyond measure; Peter speaks with increasing intensity
Why it matters
Group declarations like this were common in Jewish culture, but they often led to group failures
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 14:31
All eleven disciples make the same promise — meaning they all broke it together within hours
Common misconceptionPeople focus only on Peter, but Mark emphasizes that ALL the disciples made the same foolish promise — this was a group failure of overconfidence.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Mark 14:31 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 14:31 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 35% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include commitment, loyalty. Notable phrases: If I must die; will not deny you. 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
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