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In the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 22, Verses 31-34, 49-62, we read of the unfolding of this amazing statement from Jesus to Simon Peter. Peter later on became a leading Apostle of Jesus Christ in the early church and also wrote the two epistles of Peter in the New Testament. The full statement that Jesus spoke that day to Peter was:*And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren”*(NKJV).*“The Message” Bible puts it this way:*"Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from Me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I've prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start."