Matthew 26:70

But Peter denied it before them all. “I do not know what you mean,” he replied.

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In The King James Version

But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

In Context

69Peter, meanwhile, was sitting outside in the courtyard; and a maidservant came up to him, and exclaimed, “Why, you were with Jesus the Galilean!”

71When he had gone out into the gateway, another maid saw him, and said to those who were there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth!”

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Cross References

Psalms 119:115Begone, you wicked people, I will keep the commands of my God.

Matthew 26:34“I tell you,” replied Jesus, “that this very night, before the cock crows, you will disown me three times!”

Matthew 26:51Suddenly one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and striking the high priest’s servant, cut off his ear.

Matthew 26:58Peter followed him at a distance as far as the high priest’s courtyard, to see the outcome.

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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