Employing redaction criticism, Luke 22:54–62 reveals the evangelist’s theological and literary strategy in portraying Jesus as a prophetic figure and Peter as a symbol of self-alienation. Distinct from Mark’s account, Luke intensifies the drama by including Jesus’ direct gaze (v.61). This redactional feature underscores the fulfilment of Jesus’ earlier prediction (v.34) and affirms his prophetic identity. Peter’s denial, culminating in bitter weeping, signifies personal failure and a profound existential rupture. Through these narrative adjustments, Luke highlights divine foreknowledge and human frailty, shaping the text into a theologically charged reflection on identity, prophecy, and repentance.
