John 18:26 One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, said, Did not I see you in the garden with him? I. A GREAT PRIVILEGE. To be with Christ. 1. In the garden of the heart, enjoying His love (John 14:23; Revelation 3:20). 2. In the garden of Gethsemane having fellowship with Him in His sufferings (Philippians 3:10; 1 Peter 4:13). 3. In the garden of the Church, communing with Him in the ordinances of religion (Matthew 18:20; Solomon's Song of Solomon 1:4). II. A HIGH RESPONSIBILITY. 1. Upon the believer in this situation the world's eye rests with minute observation: it sees the individual in the garden (Acts 4:13). 2. Concerning the believer in this situation the world's mind cherishes enlarged expectations, it anticipates that a Christian will neither be ashamed of nor deny his Lord (John 13:35). 3. To the believer in this situation the world's tongue often puts troublesome questions: it asks him to give a reason for the hope that is in him (1 Peter 3:15), and to tell the truth at all risks concerning himself and his Master. (T. Whitelaw, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? |
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