But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
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Remigius of Rheims
AD 533
As much as to say, Robbers assault and study concealment; I have injured no one, but have healed many, and have ever taught in your synagogues.
For because all the Prophets had foretold Christ’s Passion, he does not cite any particular place, but says generally that the prophecies of all the Prophets were being fulfilled.
In this act is shown the Apostles’ frailty; in the first ardour of their faith they had promised to die with Him, but in their fear they forgot their promise and fled. The same we may see in those who undertake to do great things for the love of God, but fail to fulfil what they undertake; they ought not to despair, but to rise again with the Apostles, and recover themselves by penitence.
For had he kept close to his Lord’s side, he could never have denied Him. This also shows that Peter should follow his Lord’s Passion, that is, imitate it.
