In the light (προς το φως). Facing (προς) the light, for the fire gave light as well as heat. Mr 14:65 has "warming himself in the…

As he sat by the fire.—Literally, by the light, or blaze, as in Mark 14:54.

Earnestly looked upon him.—T…

Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. And when they had kindled a fire in…

St. Ambrose of Milan: The wretched men did not understand the mystery, nor did they have reverence for such a merciful outpo…

Jesus’ first trial took place in the high priest’s house (v.54)—possibly the house of Annas, father-in-law of the high priest Caiaphas (cf. Jn 18:1…

But a certain maid beheld him Looked upon him, and took notice of him, and observed his countenance and gesture: as he sa…

Peter's fall was his denying that he knew Christ, and was his disciple; disowning him because of distress and danger. He who has once told a lie is…