Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations: Signs of the Times
Whither Goest Thou Excerpt During the first persecution of Christ ians by Emperor Nero, Christ ians 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.