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Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations: Signs of the Times

Whither Goest Thou

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‎ During the first persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero, Christians begged Peter not to expose his life which was considered necessary to the well-being of the church. Finally, Peter consented to depart from Rome, but as he fled along the Appian Way, about two miles from the gates, he was met by a vision of the Saviour traveling towards the city. 

‎Struck with amazement, he exclaimed, Lord, whither goest thou?” The Saviour, looking upon him with a mild sadness, replied, I go to Rome to be crucified a second time,” and vanished. Peter immediately turned back and reentered the city.  …

Tan, Paul Lee. Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations: Signs of the Times. Garland, TX: Bible Communications, Inc., 1996. Print.

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