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The Friend with Connections
Commentators widely agree the “other disciple” was John. His personal acquaintance with the high priest's household is what allowed him to enter the courtyard. He then used this connection to bring Peter inside, setting the stage for Peter's denial.
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Albert Barnes
On John 18:15–18
18th Century
Theologian
Another disciple. Probably John. Some critics, however, have supposed that this disciple was one who lived in Jerusalem and, not being a G…
AT Robertson
On John 18:16
Was standing (ιστηκε). Same form in verse 5 which see. So also ιστηκεισαν in 18. Picture of Peter standing outside by the door.
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:16
19th Century
Bishop
But Peter stood at the door without.—i.e., at the door of the court. He remained here with the crowd. Jesus as a…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 18:16
19th Century
Preacher
But Peter stood at the door without.
It would have been better for him if he had kept there. He would probably have been more out of…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 18:16
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
On John 18:16
17th Century
Pastor
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
On John 18:13–27
17th Century
Minister
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 …