Matthew 26:70

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

Revised Version 1895

In The King James Version

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

In Context

69Now Peter was sitting without in the court: and a maid came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilaean.

71And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and saith unto them that were there, This man also was with Jesus the Nazarene.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:115Depart from me, ye evil-doers; that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Proverbs 29:23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour.

Isaiah 57:11And of whom hast thou been afraid and in fear, that thou liest, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of long time, and fearest me not?

Matthew 26:34Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

Matthew 26:51And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

Matthew 26:58But Peter followed him afar off, unto the court of the high priest, and entered in, and sat with the officers, to see the end.

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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