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They seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest`s house. But Peter followed from a distance.
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Peter's Flawed Courage
Commentators are divided on how to view Peter's actions. Some, like Charles Spurgeon, defend him, noting he was a marked man and it was unsafe to get closer. The Expositor's Bible Commentary points out he was the only disciple we know of who followed at all. This view sees his distant following as an act of flawed but real courage.
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Into the high priest's house (εις την οικιαν του αρχιερεως). Luke alone mentions "the house." Though it is implied in Mr 14:53;[Re…
19th Century
Anglican
Then took they him.—See Notes on Matthew 26:57-58; Matthew 26:69–75; Mark 14:53–72. Peter’s followi…
Baptist
Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
For this, he is not to …
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Jesus’ first trial took place in the high priest’s house (v.54)—possibly the house of Annas, father-in-law of the high priest Caiaphas (cf. Jn 18:1…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then took they him, and led him The band of soldiers, the captain, and the officers of the Jews, laid hold on Jesus, and …
Presbyterian
Peter's fall was his denying that he knew Christ, and was his disciple; disowning him because of distress and danger. He who has once told a lie is…
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