Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Cross-reference
Luke 22:62 shows Peter's bitter weeping after denial—the turning point Jesus predicted when he would 'turn again'.
Luke 22:61 records Peter remembering Jesus' prediction of denial—the immediate moment of his failure and the beginning of his turning.
In Luke 8:13, faith fails under testing; Jesus prays here that Peter's faith will not fail, contrasting outcomes.
Zechariah 3:2 records the Lord rebuking Satan — mirroring Jesus' intercessory prayer here to protect Peter's faith from Satan's sifting.
John 17:9-11 records Jesus' broader prayer for his disciples' preservation and unity, which encompasses the specific prayer for Peter's faith.
Mark 16:7 singles out Peter in the resurrection announcement — direct evidence of Jesus' promise to restore him after his denial.
Mark 14:72 records Peter's tears after the rooster crowed — the same predicted denial, illustrating the moment he would later turn from.
John 17:15-21 extends Jesus' intercession to protection from evil and sanctification, undergirding his prayer that Peter's faith not fail.
Matthew 26:75 records Peter's bitter weeping after the rooster crow — the denial Jesus predicted, showing the failure that precedes his turning back.
In 1 Peter 5:10, God strengthens (sterizo) believers after suffering — the same Greek word used for Peter's commission to strengthen his brothers in Luke 22:32.
John 21:15-17 is the direct fulfillment of Jesus' prayer — Peter, restored, is commissioned to feed and strengthen Christ's flock.
Acts 3:19 uses the same Greek root 'epistrepho' — Peter, having turned, now calls others to turn, exactly as Jesus commanded.
In 2 Peter 1:12, Peter reminds believers who are 'established' (sterizo) in the truth — fulfilling his call to strengthen the brothers.
Romans 8:34 shows Christ's ongoing intercession for believers, the very role he exercised in praying for Peter's faith.
1 Peter 1:5, written by Peter himself, describes the shielding of faith by God's power — the very protection Jesus prayed for him.
Psalm 51:13 connects personal forgiveness to teaching others — precisely the mission Jesus gave Peter to strengthen his brothers after turning.
In 2 Peter 3:17, Peter warns against falling from steadfastness (sterigmos) — echoing Jesus' prayer that his faith not fail.
1 John 2:1 presents Jesus as advocate for sinners, exactly what Peter needed after denying Christ, fulfilling Jesus' prayer that he turn back.
Hebrews 7:25 emphasizes Christ's perpetual intercession that saves completely — the basis for why Jesus' prayer for Peter is effective.
In Acts 1:15, Peter leads the disciples, directly fulfilling Jesus' command to strengthen his brothers after turning back.
Hebrews 5:2 explains that the high priest can deal gently with the wayward because of his own weakness; Peter's fall enables him to strengthen others with compassion.
In John 20:6, Peter enters the empty tomb, demonstrating his restored faith and leadership, fulfilling Jesus' prayer that he turn again.
James 5:19 speaks of bringing back a wanderer from the truth; Peter himself wandered but returned, and he is now to bring back others.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 commands encouraging the fainthearted and helping the weak; Peter is told to strengthen his brothers, directly aligning with this.
In John 10:28, Jesus promises eternal security for his sheep, reinforcing that Peter's faith will be preserved despite his denial.
In Mark 14:27, Jesus predicts all disciples will fall away, echoing the same scattering that Peter will deny but also be restored.
Matthew 26:31 predicts the disciples' scattering — the very event where Peter will fail, setting up Jesus' prayer for his restoration.
Matthew 14:31 records Jesus catching Peter as his faith falters on the water — echoes Jesus' prayer that Peter's faith not fail.
1 Peter 5:9 exhorts believers to be firm in faith; Peter later writes this after Jesus prayed for his own faith not to fail.
1 Peter 5:10 promises God will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish believers; this echoes the restoration and strengthening Peter received and is to pass on.
Psalm 145:14 declares God upholds the falling and raises the bowed — parallels Jesus' prayer and Peter's restoration.
Psalm 94:18 describes God upholding when slipping — parallels Jesus' prayer supporting Peter's faith during his weakness.
Psalm 37:24 promises that the righteous who fall are upheld by God — directly echoes Jesus' prayer that Peter's faith won't ultimately fail.
In Job 4:3, Eliphaz notes Job previously strengthened the weak — parallels Peter's future role of strengthening brothers after his own restoration.
In 2 Chron 33:16, Manasseh after repentance restores worship and exhorts Judah — mirrors Peter's call to strengthen brothers after turning back.
1 John 2:19 explains apostates were never truly of us—Peter's temporary denial shows he remained of Christ, contrasting with true apostasy.
2 Corinthians 1:4-6 describes how God's comfort equips us to comfort others — the same pattern as Peter strengthening brothers after his own restoration.
Isaiah 42:3 describes God's gentleness with the bruised reed — mirrors Jesus' tender care for Peter's failing faith, not crushing him.
Isaiah 35:3 calls for strengthening weak hands and feeble knees — directly parallels Jesus' command that Peter strengthen his brothers after turning back.
1 Timothy 1:13-16 presents Paul as the chief sinner shown mercy to be an example — Peter's denial and restoration similarly models grace for others.
In 1 Corinthians 10:13, God's faithfulness provides a way of escape from temptation, paralleling Jesus' prayer that Peter's faith not fail.
Matthew 16:17 commends Peter's divinely revealed faith — contrasts with his upcoming failure, highlighting the restoration Jesus prays for.
Ecclesiastes 4:10 emphasizes lifting up a fallen companion — mirrors Peter's future role and Jesus' prayer that he be restored to lift others.
In Job 2:6, God further limits Satan's power over Job — echoes Jesus' prayer limiting the extent of Peter's trial.
In Job 1:12, God limits Satan's testing — analogous to Jesus praying that Peter's faith won't fail despite Satan's desire.
In Psalm 23:3, God restores the soul — parallels the promised restoration of Peter after his failure.