Mark 14:70
New International Version
Again he denied it. After a little while, those standing near said to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you are a Galilean.”

New Living Translation
But Peter denied it again. A little later some of the other bystanders confronted Peter and said, “You must be one of them, because you are a Galilean.”

English Standard Version
But again he denied it. And after a little while the bystanders again said to Peter, “Certainly you are one of them, for you are a Galilean.”

Berean Standard Bible
But he denied it again. After a little while, those standing nearby said once more to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you too are a Galilean.”

Berean Literal Bible
But he denied it again. And after a little, again those standing by were saying to Peter, "Truly you are of them, for you also are a Galilean."

King James Bible
And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.

New King James Version
But he denied it again. And a little later those who stood by said to Peter again, “Surely you are one of them; for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it.

New American Standard Bible
But again he denied it. And after a little while the bystanders were again saying to Peter, “You really are one of them, for you are a Galilean as well.”

NASB 1995
But again he denied it. And after a little while the bystanders were again saying to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you are a Galilean too.”

NASB 1977
But again he was denying it. And after a little while the bystanders were again saying to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you are a Galilean too.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But again he was denying it. And after a little while the bystanders were again saying to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you are also a Galilean.”

Amplified Bible
But again he denied it. After a little while, the bystanders again said to Peter, “You are in fact one of them, for [it is clear from your accent, that] you are a Galilean, too.”

Christian Standard Bible
But again he denied it. After a little while those standing there said to Peter again, “You certainly are one of them, since you’re also a Galilean.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But again he denied it. After a little while those standing there said to Peter again, “You certainly are one of them, since you’re also a Galilean!”

American Standard Version
But he again denied it. And after a little while again they that stood by said to Peter, Of a truth thou art one of them; for thou art a Galil�an.

Contemporary English Version
"No, I'm not!" Peter replied. A little while later some of the people said to Peter, "You certainly are one of them. You're a Galilean!"

English Revised Version
But he again denied it. And after a little while again they that stood by said to Peter, Of a truth thou art one of them; for thou art a Galilaean.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Peter again denied it. After a little while the men standing there said to Peter again, "It's obvious you're one of them. You're a Galilean!"

Good News Translation
But Peter denied it again. A little while later the bystanders accused Peter again, "You can't deny that you are one of them, because you, too, are from Galilee."

International Standard Version
Again he denied it. After a little while, the people who were standing there began to say to Peter again, "Obviously you're one of them, because you are a Galilean!"

Majority Standard Bible
But he denied it again. After a little while, those standing nearby said once more to Peter, ?Surely you are one of them, for you too are a Galilean and your speech is similar.?

NET Bible
But he denied it again. A short time later the bystanders again said to Peter, "You must be one of them, because you are also a Galilean."

New Heart English Bible
But he again denied it. After a little while again those who stood by said to Peter, "You truly are one of them, for you are a Galilean, and your accent shows it."

Webster's Bible Translation
And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.

Weymouth New Testament
A second time he repeatedly denied it. Soon afterwards the bystanders again accused Peter, saying, "You are surely one of them, for you too are a Galilaean."

World English Bible
But he again denied it. After a little while again those who stood by said to Peter, “You truly are one of them, for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he was again denying. And after a while again, those standing near said to Peter, “Truly you are of them, for you also are a Galilean, and your speech is alike”;

Berean Literal Bible
But he denied it again. And after a little, again those standing by were saying to Peter, "Truly you are of them, for you also are a Galilean."

Young's Literal Translation
and he was again denying. And after a little again, those standing near said to Peter, 'Truly thou art of them, for thou also art a Galilean, and thy speech is alike;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And after a little, again they standing by said to Peter, Truly thou art of them: for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech is like.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he denied again. And after a while they that stood by said again to Peter: Surely thou art one of them; for thou art also a Galilean.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But he denied it again. And after a little while, again those standing near said to Peter: “In truth, you are one of them. For you, too, are a Galilean.”

New American Bible
Once again he denied it. A little later the bystanders said to Peter once more, “Surely you are one of them; for you too are a Galilean.”

New Revised Standard Version
But again he denied it. Then after a little while the bystanders again said to Peter, “Certainly you are one of them; for you are a Galilean.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But he denied it again. And a little later, those who stood by said to Peter, Truly you are one of them, for you also are a Galilean, and even your speech is like theirs.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But he again denied it and after a little while again those who were standing said to Kaypha, “Truly, you are one of them, for you are also a Galilean and your speech is similar.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He again denied. And again, after a little while, those who stood by said to Peter: Surely, you are one of them; for you are a Galilean, and your speech is like theirs.

Godbey New Testament
And again he denied: and after a little again the bystanders were saying to Peter, Truly, thou art one of them; for indeed thou art a Galilean.

Haweis New Testament
Then he denied it again. And after a little while, they who stood by said to Peter, Of a certainty thou art one of them; for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech is correspondent.

Mace New Testament
but he denied it again, a little time after, they that stood by, still urg'd Peter, saying, you are certainly one of his disciples, for your speech shows you to be a Galilean.

Weymouth New Testament
A second time he repeatedly denied it. Soon afterwards the bystanders again accused Peter, saying, "You are surely one of them, for you too are a Galilaean."

Worrell New Testament
But he again denied. And, after a little while, those who stood by said to Peter, "Of a truth you are one of them; for you are a Galilaean."

Worsley New Testament
And a little after, they that stood by, said to Peter again, Thou art certainly one of them: for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech is like theirs.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter Denies Jesus
69There the servant girl saw him and again said to those standing nearby, “This man is one of them.” 70But he denied it again. After a little while, those standing nearby said once more to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you too are a Galilean.” 71But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!”…

Cross References
Matthew 26:73-74
After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.” / At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed.

Luke 22:59-60
About an hour later, another man insisted, “Certainly this man was with Him, for he too is a Galilean.” / “Man, I do not know what you are talking about,” Peter replied. And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

John 18:26-27
One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?” / Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed.

Matthew 26:69-70
Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said. / But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”

Luke 22:56-57
A servant girl saw him seated in the firelight and looked intently at him. “This man also was with Him,” she said. / But Peter denied it. “Woman, I do not know Him,” he said.

John 18:17
At this, the servant girl watching the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of this man’s disciples?” “I am not,” he answered.

John 13:38
“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.

Matthew 26:34
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

Luke 22:34
But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”

John 13:37
“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”

Matthew 10:33
But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven.

Luke 12:9
But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

John 18:25
Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they asked him, “Aren’t you also one of His disciples?” He denied it and said, “I am not.”

Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.


Treasury of Scripture

And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely you are one of them: for you are a Galilaean, and your speech agrees thereto.

a little.

Matthew 26:73,74
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee…

Luke 22:59,60
And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean…

John 18:26,27
One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? …

for.

Judges 12:6
Then said they unto him, Say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth: for he could not frame to pronounce it right. Then they took him, and slew him at the passages of Jordan: and there fell at that time of the Ephraimites forty and two thousand.

Acts 2:7
And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?

and thy.

Jump to Previous
Accused Afterwards Agreeth Alike Bystanders Denied Galilaean Galilean Little Peter Repeatedly Second Shows Soon Speech Standing Stood Surely Thereto Time Truth
Jump to Next
Accused Afterwards Agreeth Alike Bystanders Denied Galilaean Galilean Little Peter Repeatedly Second Shows Soon Speech Standing Stood Surely Thereto Time Truth
Mark 14
1. A conspiracy against Jesus.
3. Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.
10. Judas sells his Master for money.
12. Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;
22. after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;
26. declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.
43. Judas betrays him with a kiss.
46. Jesus is apprehended in the garden;
53. falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;
65. shamefully abused by them;
66. and thrice denied by Peter.














But he denied it again.
Peter's denial of Jesus is a significant moment in the Gospels, highlighting human weakness and fear. This is Peter's second denial, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy that Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed twice (Mark 14:30). The repetition of denial underscores the pressure and fear Peter faced, as well as the fulfillment of Jesus' words. It also serves as a reminder of the frailty of even the most devoted followers when faced with persecution or danger.

After a little while,
This phrase indicates a passage of time between Peter's denials, suggesting a period of reflection or internal struggle. The time lapse may have given Peter a moment to reconsider his actions, yet he still succumbs to fear. This interval also allows the narrative to build tension, emphasizing the inevitability of the prophecy's fulfillment.

those standing nearby said once more to Peter,
The presence of bystanders adds to the pressure Peter feels. In a communal society like first-century Judea, public opinion and group dynamics were powerful forces. The bystanders' recognition of Peter and their insistence on his association with Jesus increase the social pressure on him, making his denials more understandable from a human perspective.

“Surely you are one of them,
The accusation is direct and confident, suggesting that Peter's association with Jesus was well-known. This reflects the close-knit nature of Jesus' followers and the public awareness of His ministry. The use of "surely" indicates the bystanders' certainty, which heightens the tension and Peter's internal conflict.

for you too are a Galilean.”
Galilee was a distinct region with its own dialect and customs, making Galileans easily identifiable. Peter's accent or mannerisms likely gave him away, as Galileans were often recognized by their speech (Matthew 26:73). This geographical detail emphasizes the authenticity of the narrative and highlights the cultural distinctions within Jewish society. It also underscores the spread of Jesus' influence beyond Judea, as His followers came from various regions, including Galilee.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Peter
One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and impulsive nature. In this passage, he is in the courtyard of the high priest, denying his association with Jesus.

2. Bystanders
Individuals present in the courtyard who recognize Peter as a follower of Jesus. They identify him by his Galilean accent.

3. Galilee
A region in northern Israel, known for its distinct dialect. It is where Jesus and many of His disciples, including Peter, originated.

4. High Priest's Courtyard
The setting of Peter's denial, where Jesus is being tried by the religious leaders.

5. Denial of Jesus
A significant event where Peter, despite his earlier promises of loyalty, denies knowing Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy.
Teaching Points
The Danger of Fear and Pressure
Peter's denial highlights how fear and social pressure can lead even the most devoted followers to falter. We must be vigilant and prayerful to stand firm in our faith.

The Importance of Repentance
Peter's account does not end with his denial. His later repentance and restoration remind us that failure is not final with God. True repentance leads to forgiveness and restoration.

Recognizing Our Weaknesses
Like Peter, we must acknowledge our weaknesses and rely on God's strength. Self-awareness and humility are crucial in our spiritual journey.

The Power of Transformation
Peter's eventual boldness in Acts demonstrates the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. We, too, can be empowered to overcome our past failures and serve God courageously.

Community and Accountability
The role of the bystanders reminds us of the importance of community. Surrounding ourselves with fellow believers can provide support and accountability in our walk with Christ.(70) And thy speech agreeth thereto.--Singularly enough, the words, which seem so natural, are wanting in many of the best MSS., and may, therefore, possibly have been an interpretative addition, possibly made by St. Mark himself, in what we may call a revised edition of his Gospel.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

he denied [it]
ἠρνεῖτο (ērneito)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 720: Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate.

again.
πάλιν (palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

After
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

a little while,
μικρὸν (mikron)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3398: Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity).

those
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

standing nearby
παρεστῶτες (parestōtes)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3936: Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.

said
ἔλεγον (elegon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

once more
πάλιν (palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

to Peter,
Πέτρῳ (Petrō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

“Surely
Ἀληθῶς (Alēthōs)
Adverb
Strong's 230: Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly.

you are
εἶ (ei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

one of
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

them,
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

you too are
εἶ (ei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

a Galilean.”
Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1057: A Galilean, an inhabitant of Galilee. From Galilaia; Galilean or belonging to Galilea.


Links
Mark 14:70 NIV
Mark 14:70 NLT
Mark 14:70 ESV
Mark 14:70 NASB
Mark 14:70 KJV

Mark 14:70 BibleApps.com
Mark 14:70 Biblia Paralela
Mark 14:70 Chinese Bible
Mark 14:70 French Bible
Mark 14:70 Catholic Bible

NT Gospels: Mark 14:70 But he again denied it (Mar Mk Mr)
Mark 14:69
Top of Page
Top of Page