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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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AT Robertson
On Mark 14:71
Curse (αναθεματιζειν). Our word anathema (ανα, θεμα, an offering, then something devoted or a curse). Finally the two meani…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:71–72
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:71
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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John Gill
On Mark 14:71
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:66–72
17th Century
Minister
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.
T…