Why did Jesus say to Peter, 'Get behind me Satan'?
Matthew 16:23
ESV - 23 But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.
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Asked July 01 2013
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S. Michael Houdmann
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The command "Get behind me, Satan," spoken to Peter by Jesus, is recorded in Matthew 16:23 and Mark 8:33. "Get behind me, Satan" seems harsh and out of character for Jesus, especially when addressi...
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