Mat 16:22 | RWP | e4.org | Peter took him ( προσλαβομενος αυτον ο Πετρος ). Middle voice, "taking to himself," aside and apart, "as if by a right of his own. He acted with greater familiarity after the token of acknowledgment had been given. Jesus, however, reduces him to his level" (Bengel). "Peter here appears in a new character; a minute ago speaking under inspiration from heaven, now under inspiration from the opposite quarter" (Bruce). Syriac Sinaitic for has it "as though pitying him." But this exclamation and remonstrance of Peter was soon interrupted by Jesus. God have mercy on thee ( ιλεως . Supply ειη or εστω ο θεος ). This shall never be ( ου μη εστα σο τουτο ). Strongest kind of negation, as if Peter would not let it happen. Peter had perfect assurance.

‏ Matthew 16:22

Peter took him ( προσλαβομενος αυτον ο Πετρος ). Middle voice, "taking to himself," aside and apart, "as if by a right of his own. He acted with greater familiarity after the token of acknowledgment had been given. Jesus, however, reduces him to his level" (Bengel). "Peter here appears in a new character; a minute ago speaking under inspiration from heaven, now under inspiration from the opposite quarter" (Bruce). Syriac Sinaitic for Mr 8:32 has it "as though pitying him." But this exclamation and remonstrance of Peter was soon interrupted by Jesus.

God have mercy on thee ( ιλεως. Supply ειη or εστω ο θεος ).

This shall never be ( ου μη εστα σο τουτο ). Strongest kind of negation, as if Peter would not let it happen. Peter had perfect assurance.