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Peter had followed him afar off, until he came into the court of the high priest. He was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light of the fire.
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Peter's Dangerous Compromise
Commentators observe Peter's conflicted state. He follows Jesus, but "afar off" out of fear. He then sits with the high priest's officers, trying to blend in. Matthew Henry calls this situation an "entrance into temptation," highlighting the spiritual danger of trying to remain close to Jesus while seeking comfort from the world.
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Peter had followed him afar off (Hο Πετρος απο μακροθεν ηκολουθησεν αυτω). Here Mark uses the constative aorist (ηκολουθησεν) wher…
19th Century
Anglican
Sat... and warmed himself.—Better, was sitting and warming himself.
With the servants.
Baptist
And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.
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This verse, interrupting the flow of the narrative, prepares us for the full account of Peter’s denial (vv.66–72) and indicates that the trial and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Peter followed him afar off And did another disciple, perhaps John; (John 18:15) , who having somewh…
Presbyterian
We have here Christ's condemnation before the great council of the Jews. Peter followed; but the high priest's fireside was not a proper place for …
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