Charles Ellicott Commentary Mark 14:54

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Mark 14:54

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Mark 14:54

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And Peter had followed him afar off, even within, into the court of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light [of the fire]." — Mark 14:54 (ASV)

Sat... and warmed himself.—Better, was sitting and warming himself.

With the servants.—Better, with the officers.

At the fire.—Literally, at the light; the word bringing out very vividly the effect of the glare of the charcoal fire on St. Peter’s face,