{He turning about and seeing his disciples} (epistrapheis
kai id(936e) tous math(8874)(8373) autou). Peter had called Jesus off to
himself (proskalesamenos), but Jesus quickly wheeled round on
Peter (epistrapheis, only strapheis in Matthew). In doing
that the other disciples were in plain view also (this touch only
in Mark). Hence Jesus rebukes Peter in the full presence of the
whole group. Peter no doubt felt that it was his duty as a leader
of the Twelve to remonstrate with the Master for this pessimistic
utterance (Swete). It is even possible that the others shared
Peter's views and were watching the effect of his daring rebuke
of Jesus. It was more than mere officiousness on the part of
Peter. He had not risen above the level of ordinary men and
deserves the name of Satan whose role he was now acting. It was
withering, but it was needed. The temptation of the devil on the
mountain was here offered by Peter. It was Satan over again. See
on 烘t 16:23|.