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He went out, and wept bitterly.

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A Sudden, Bitter Grief

Commentators note that the original Greek suggests Peter didn't just start crying, but he "burst into tears." His weeping is described as "bitterly," a universal expression for profound and gut-wrenching sorrow, reflecting the immediate and overwhelming nature of his remorse.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 22:62

And he went out and wept bitterly (κα εξελθων εξω εκλαυσεν πικρως). A few old Latin documents omit this verse which is genuine in …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 22:61–64

19th Century

Preacher

And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And Peter went out, and w…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 22:62

In telling how the Lord looked at Peter (v.61), Luke uses the same word John used () to describe the way Jesus looked at Peter when they first met.…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 22:62

17th Century

Pastor

And Peter went out and wept bitterly .
] (See Gill on Matthew 26:75).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 22:54–62

17th Century

Minister

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…