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Matthew 26:73

Matthew 26:73
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee .

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then began he to curse, and to swear,.... He swore before, and now he began "to curse"; not Christ, as Saul compelled some to blaspheme him, who professed him, and as the Jews formerly cursed Christ,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And after a while - That is, about an hour after (Luke). Peter by this time had returned into the palace or hall, and stood warming himself by the fire, Joh 18:25. Thy speech bewrayeth thee - Your…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

thy speech bewrayeth thee Peter was discovered by his use of the Galilæan dialect. The Galilæans were unable to pronounce the gutturals distinctly, and they lisped, pronouncing shlike th. Perhaps…

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