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Mark 14:72

Mark 14:72
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And when he thought thereon, he wept - Or, he fell a weeping. This Mr. Wakefield thinks comes nearest to the original, επιβαλων εκλαιε. Others think it means the wrapping of his head in the skirts of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Mark 14:66-72

We have here the story of Peter's denying Christ.

1. It began in keeping at a distance from him. Peter had followed afar off (Mar 14:54), and now was beneath in the palace, at the lower end of the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And Peter called to mind That glance of sorrow went straight to the Apostle's heart; all that his Lord had said, all His repeated warnings rushed back to his remembrance, and lit up the darkness of…