Curse (αναθεματιζειν). Our word anathema (ανα, θεμα, an offering, then something devoted or a curse). Finally the two meani…

But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I do not know this man of whom you speak. And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mi…

St. Augustine of Hippo: Concerning Peter's temptation, which happened during the injuries mentioned, not all the Evangelists spe…

Peter’s retreat to safety was short-lived. The servant girl saw him slip into the entryway and reiterated her contention—this time to the guards an…

But he began to curse and to swear To wish the most dreadful things upon himself, and to swear by the living God;

Peter's denial of Christ began with keeping his distance from him. Those who are shy of godliness are well on their way to denying Christ.