But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Was standing (ιστηκε). Same form in verse 5 which see. So also ιστηκεισαν in 18. Picture of Peter standing outside by the door.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Another disciple. Probably John. Some critics, however, have supposed that this disciple was one who lived in Jerusalem and, not being a G…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But Peter stood at the door without.i.e., at the door of the court. He remained here with the crowd. Jesus as a…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

That disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door without.

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Augustine of Hippo: The temptation of Peter, which took place in the midst of the insults offered to our Lord, is not placed…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Peter and an unnamed disciple (possibly John, cf. 13:23–24; 20:2–3) had traced Jesus and his captors back from Gethsemane over the Kidron Valley to…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But Peter stood at the door without It was difficult to get in; and perhaps he might be fearful too of going in, lest he …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Simon Peter denied his Master. The particulars have been noticed in the remarks on the other Gospels. The beginning of sin is as the letting forth …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Now the Evangelist describes how our Lord was taken by the officers and led before the leaders. He is first led to one leader, Annas, and…

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