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but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought in Peter.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Another disciple. Probably John. Some critics, however, have supposed that this disciple was one who lived in Jerusalem and, not being a G…
Was standing (ιστηκε). Same form in verse 5 which see. So also ιστηκεισαν in 18. Picture of Peter standing outside by the door.
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
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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 …
13th Century
Catholic
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…
