Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He denied it again, with an oath: “I don’t know the man!” New Living Translation Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. “I don’t even know the man,” he said. English Standard Version And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man.” Berean Standard Bible And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!” Berean Literal Bible And again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man." King James Bible And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. New King James Version But again he denied with an oath, “I do not know the Man!” New American Standard Bible And again he denied it, with an oath: “I do not know the man.” NASB 1995 And again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.” NASB 1977 And again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.” Legacy Standard Bible And again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.” Amplified Bible And again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.” Christian Standard Bible And again he denied it with an oath: “I don’t know the man! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible And again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man!” American Standard Version And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man. Contemporary English Version Again Peter denied it, and this time he swore, "I don't even know that man!" English Revised Version And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man. GOD'S WORD® Translation Again Peter denied it and swore with an oath, "I don't know the man!" Good News Translation Again Peter denied it and answered, "I swear that I don't know that man!" International Standard Version Again he denied it and swore with an oath, "I don't know the man!" Majority Standard Bible And again he denied it with an oath: ?I do not know the man!? NET Bible He denied it again with an oath, "I do not know the man!" New Heart English Bible Again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man." Webster's Bible Translation And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. Weymouth New Testament Again he denied it with an oath. "I do not know the man," he said. World English Bible Again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand again he denied with an oath, “I have not known the Man.” Berean Literal Bible And again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man." Young's Literal Translation and again did he deny with an oath -- 'I have not known the man.' Smith's Literal Translation And again he denied with an oath, That I know not the man. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd again he denied with an oath, I know not the man. Catholic Public Domain Version And again, he denied it with an oath, “For I do not know the man.” New American Bible Again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man!” New Revised Standard Version Again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAgain he denied it with oaths, I do not know the man. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And again he denied with an oath, “I do not know the man.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd again he denied, with an oath: I know not the man. Godbey New Testament And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man. Haweis New Testament Then again he denied with an oath, I know not the man. Mace New Testament but he denied it again, and swore I don't know the man. Weymouth New Testament Again he denied it with an oath. "I do not know the man," he said. Worrell New Testament And again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man." Worsley New Testament and he denied a second time, and that with an oath, saying, I know not the man. And a little after, they that stood by came to Peter and said, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Peter Denies Jesus…71When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” 72And again he denied it with an oath: “ I do not know the man!” 73After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”… Cross References Mark 14:70 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.” Luke 22:58 A short time later, someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.” 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.” Matthew 10:33 But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven. Mark 14:68 But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed. Luke 22:57 But Peter denied it. “Woman, I do not know Him,” he said. 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. 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. Matthew 26:34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” Mark 14:30 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, 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 13:38 “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. John 18:27 Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed. Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. 2 Timothy 2:12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; Treasury of Scripture And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. with. Matthew 5:34-36 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: … Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Isaiah 48:1 Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness. I do not. Matthew 26:74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. Luke 22:34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. Jump to Previous Denied Deny OathJump to Next Denied Deny OathMatthew 26 1. Jesus foretells his own death.3. The rulers conspire against him. 6. The woman anoints his feet. 14. Judas bargains to betray him. 17. Jesus eats the Passover; 26. institutes his holy supper; 30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial; 36. prays in the garden; 47. and being betrayed by a kiss, 57. is carried to Caiaphas, 69. and denied by Peter. And again he denied it with an oath: This phrase highlights Peter's second denial of Jesus, emphasizing the seriousness of his actions by including an oath. In Jewish culture, taking an oath was a solemn act, often invoking God's name to affirm truthfulness. Peter's use of an oath here underscores the depth of his fear and desperation to distance himself from Jesus. This denial fulfills Jesus' earlier prophecy in Matthew 26:34, where He predicted Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed. The repetition of Peter's denial also reflects human weakness and the struggle between faith and fear, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. “I do not know the man!” Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterOne of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and impulsive nature. In this passage, he is in the courtyard of the high priest during Jesus' trial. 2. Jesus The central figure of the New Testament, who is being tried by the religious leaders at this time. 3. The High Priest's Courtyard The setting of Peter's denial, a place of tension and fear as Jesus is being unjustly tried. 4. The Servant Girl and Bystanders Individuals who recognize Peter and challenge him about his association with Jesus, prompting his denial. 5. The Denial A significant event where Peter, despite his earlier promises of loyalty, denies knowing Jesus, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy of Peter's denial. Teaching Points The Weakness of Human ResolveDespite Peter's earlier bold declarations of loyalty, he succumbs to fear and pressure. This reminds us of our own vulnerabilities and the need for reliance on God's strength. The Danger of Fear and Peer Pressure Peter's denial was influenced by fear of association with Jesus. We must be vigilant against compromising our faith due to societal pressures. The Importance of Repentance and Restoration Peter's account does not end with his denial. His later repentance and restoration by Jesus (John 21) offer hope for redemption and renewal after failure. The Role of Prophecy and Fulfillment Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial underscores the reliability of His words and the divine orchestration of events, encouraging trust in God's sovereign plan. The Power of Prayer Jesus' prayer for Peter (Luke 22:32) highlights the importance of intercessory prayer for ourselves and others, especially in times of spiritual testing.(72) With an oath.--The downward step once taken, the disciple's fall was fatally rapid. Forgetful of his Lord's command forbidding any use of oaths in common speech (Matthew 5:34), he did not shrink from invoking the divine name, directly or indirectly, to attest his falsehood.Verse 72. - With an oath. Assailed on all sides, and fearing that his simple word would not be taken, Peter now to one and all makes a curt denial, accompanying it with an oath. He was thoroughly determined not to compromise himself, and to silence all suspicion. This was the second stage of his fall. I do not know the man. I have no knowledge of this Jesus of whom you are speaking. He calls his beloved Master "the man"! Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AndΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. 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. he denied [it] ἠρνήσατο (ērnēsato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 720: Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate. with 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. an oath: ὅρκου (horkou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3727: An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint. “I do not know οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. man!” ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. Links Matthew 26:72 NIVMatthew 26:72 NLT Matthew 26:72 ESV Matthew 26:72 NASB Matthew 26:72 KJV Matthew 26:72 BibleApps.com Matthew 26:72 Biblia Paralela Matthew 26:72 Chinese Bible Matthew 26:72 French Bible Matthew 26:72 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 26:72 Again he denied it with an oath (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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