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Matthew 26:69

Matthew 26:69
Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But he denied before them all,.... Which was a very great aggravation of his sin; for, as it is to a man's commendation to profess a good profession of Christ before many witnesses, so it is to his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Now Peter sat without in the palace - Mark says the first denial took place while Peter was “beneath in the palace.” This “palace” was the large hall or court belonging to the residence of the high…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 26:69-75

The Denial of Peter

St Mar 14:66-72; Luk 22:55-62; Joh 18:15-18; Joh 18:25-27

The accounts differ slightly, and exactly in such a way as the evidence of honest witnesses might be expected to differ…