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But he began to curse, and to swear, "I don`t know this man of whom you speak!"
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The Severity of the Curse
Commentators clarify that Peter's 'cursing' was not just profanity. He was invoking a formal curse, calling down divine judgment on himself if he was lying. This shows the extreme desperation and panic of the moment, escalating his denial from merely distancing himself to vehemently disowning Christ.
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Curse (αναθεματιζειν). Our word anathema (ανα, θεμα, an offering, then something devoted or a curse). Finally the two meani…
19th Century
Baptist
But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I do not know this man of whom you speak. And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mi…
Peter’s retreat to safety was short-lived. The servant girl saw him slip into the entryway and reiterated her contention—this time to the guards an…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But he began to curse and to swear To wish the most dreadful things upon himself, and to swear by the living God;
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Presbyterian
Peter's denial of Christ began with keeping his distance from him. Those who are shy of godliness are well on their way to denying Christ.
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