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Why for Peter sake and not for Paul sake?
FOR PETE'S SAKE - The phrase is simply a polite version of a common and profane expression involving the name of Christ. The original 'Pete' was St. Peter." Substituting less offensive words - is called a minced oath.
So, the punishment is lesser when saying for Christ's sake.
Q: you agree we change it for Paul's sake ??
9 Answers
- UserLv 72 years agoFavorite Answer
Peter - traditionally in Christianity is perceived as being the foremost apostle, the first "head of the church". Also Petey is (traditionally) the holder of the keys of Heaven (the doorman, so to speak). So: in traditional Christian thought Petey is a much more important and higher-ranking fellow than is Pauly.
- Anonymous2 years ago
TIRH....... FOR MYTHS GO THERE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
- ronaldLv 52 years ago
That would be kinda like robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Edit: Almost forgot, Happy Mothers day to all you Moms & Mums.
- Anonymous2 years ago
sake is japanese for beer.
- Anonymous2 years ago
That did not happen back then. It is modern.
One sister or mom may have side "for petes's sake" and it spread since.
- Anonymous2 years ago
Peter was the first pope. Paul was the first right-wing fundamentalist.
- ?Lv 72 years ago
Peter was the first Pope, and so (in a sense) next in line to Christ. As such, it makes more sense to use Peter than Paul.
