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For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

For he wist not what to answer (ου γαρ ηιδε τ αποκριθη). Deliberative subjunctive retained in indirect question. But why did Peter…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He knew not. He knew not. He desired to say something, and he knew not what would be proper.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was …

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Pseudo-Jerome: After the consummation of the cross, the glory of the resurrection is shown, so that they who were to s…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

This endeavor to excuse Peter’s inept remark shows Mark’s sensitive concern for Peter. He was frightened and at a loss as to what to say. So he imp…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For he wist not what to say
He did not know what he should say, or what was proper to be said by him, at such a time…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a prediction of the near approach of Christ's kingdom. A glimpse of that kingdom was given in the transfiguration of Christ. It is good to …

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