Matthew 26:72

And again he denied, with an oath: I know not the man.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

In Context

71And when he went out into the entrance, another maid-servant saw him, and said to those who were there: This man was also with Jesus the Nazarene.

73After a little while, those who stood by came and said to Peter: Of a truth you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:74Then he began to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

Acts 5:3But Peter said: Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart, that you should attempt to deceive the Holy Spirit, and keep back part of the price of the land?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:70-75

Christ Denied by Peter. 69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. 72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. 73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of… Read the whole commentary →

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