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When they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them.
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The Scene of the Denial
Commentators paint a vivid picture of the scene. It was a cool spring night in Jerusalem, so the high priest's servants built a large fire in an open-air courtyard. Peter joins the group around the fire, seeking warmth. This seemingly minor detail sets the stage, as the flickering light would soon help others identify him, leading to his denial.
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When they had kindled a fire (περιαψαντων πυρ). Genitive absolute, first aorist active participle of περιαπτω, an old verb, but he…
19th Century
Anglican
When they had kindled a fire.—The fire is mentioned by St. Luke in common with St. Mark and St. John.
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Baptist
Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. And when they had kindled a fire in…
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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
And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall , &c.] It being cold in the night time, though it was at t…
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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