[Mrs. Don-o]

I have read the NT many times, and I have never seen indications that Simon Peter could be accused of being a mean-spirited bully.

So I don't get your comparison.

[wbarmy]

I have read the NT many times, and I have never seen indications that Simon Peter could be accused of being a mean-spirited bully.

Disclaimer: I am not trying to start a theological argument, just a discussion on your statement.

John 21:20-22 could be an argument for Peter being mean-spirited. Because of John's faithfulness, Peter was feeling very conscious of his lack of faith and decided to lash out at John. Jesus rightly rebuked him for this. Remember, Jesus gave John the responsibility of taking care of His mother, and Peter was not there to be so blessed.

[Heart of Georgia]

I didn’t mean to say Simon Peter was mean-spirited — sorry it came out that way.

I was responding to the daughter making an argument to her mother that Trump is mean-spirited - just because she says so - maybe because of his tweets - but it’s nothing but a catchall phrase that they think requires no further explanation .. never mind any context.

So it made me wonder .. would she say Peter was mean-spirited for his gruff behavior...his boastings...drawing his sword, etc.

If it’s a bad comparison in your mind, I apologize.