Luke 22:32

I have prayed. What a comfort to know that the Master takes so personal an interest in the problems and temptations of us as individuals! Not long after this conversation Jesus lifted His voice to the Father in prayer. His disciples — all of them — were the burden of that prayer (see John 17:2, 9, 15, 17).

Thee. In contrast with the word “you” (see on v. 31), the word “thee” is in the singular, so emphasizing the personal nature of Jesus’ interest in each of His followers — here, in Peter particularly.

Fail. Gr. ekleipo, “to leave out,” or “to fail,” which expresses the idea of failing completely. Our English word “eclipse” is from ekleipo.

Converted. Gr. epistrepho, “to turn,” or “to return,” hence, “to reform.” Jesus implies that Peter will, indeed, fall away. But that is not the end of the story, for he will “turn again.” The bitter experience through which Peter was about to pass, as a result of denying his Lord, wrought in him a transformation clearly evident to his fellow disciples (see DA 713, 812).

Strengthen thy brethren. Peter’s boldness for truth testifies to the thoroughness of his conversion and also to the way in which his ministry proved of strength and courage to the believers in and about Jerusalem (see Acts 2:14; 3:12-15; 4:8-13; 5:29-33; etc.).