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And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: (Luke 22:31)

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You.

Plural in the Greek text. Jesus is addressing Peter, but His words are for all the disciples.

Satan hath desired.

He already had Judas (see Job 1:12; 2:6).

Simon, Simon.

[A Warning to Peter and the Ten, Luke 22:31-38=Matt. 26:31-35=Mark 14:27-31. Cf. on John 13:36-38. Major comment: Matthew.] Important textual evidence may be cited (cf. p. 146) for the omission of the words, “and the Lord said.”

The repetition of “Simon” lends emphasis to what Jesus is about to say.