And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Peter had followed him afar off (Hο Πετρος απο μακροθεν ηκολουθησεν αυτω). Here Mark uses the constative aorist (ηκολουθησεν) wher…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

With the servants.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

A…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Glossa Ordinaria: The Evangelist had related above how our Lord had been taken by the servants of the Priests. Now he begins t…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

This verse, interrupting the flow of the narrative, prepares us for the full account of Peter’s denial (vv.66–72) and indicates that the trial and …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Peter followed him afar off
And did another disciple, perhaps John; (John 18:15) , who having somewh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We have here Christ's condemnation before the great council of the Jews. Peter followed; but the high priest's fireside was not a proper place for …

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