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A certain servant girl saw him as he sat in the light, and looking intently at him, said, "This man also was with him."
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A Seemingly Small Test
Commentators highlight the irony of the scene: Peter, who boldly promised to die for Jesus, is undone by a “poor, feeble woman” (Spurgeon). Her accusation is described as “relatively harmless” (Expositor's), yet it triggers Peter's denial. This serves as a powerful reminder that significant spiritual failures can begin with seemingly insignificant tests and temptations from unexpected sources.
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In the light (προς το φως). Facing (προς) the light, for the fire gave light as well as heat. Mr 14:65 has "warming himself in the…
19th Century
Anglican
As he sat by the fire.—Literally, by the light, or blaze, as in Mark 14:54.
Earnestly looked upon him.—T…
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
But a certain maid beheld him Looked upon him, and took notice of him, and observed his countenance and gesture: as he sa…
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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