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Luke 22:56

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 22:56 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And a certain maid seeing him as he sat in the light [of the fire], and looking stedfastly upon him, said, This man also was with him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And a certain maid seeing him as he sat in the light [of the fire], and looking stedfastly upon him, said, This man also was with him.
Luke 22:56 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
53When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
54And they seized him, and led him [away], and brought him into the high priest`s house. But Peter followed afar off.
55And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them.
56And a certain maid seeing him as he sat in the light [of the fire], and looking stedfastly upon him, said, This man also was with him.
57But he denied, saying, Woman, I know him not.
58And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou also art [one] of them. But Peter said, Man, I am not.
59And after the space of about one hour another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this man also was with him; for he is a Galilaean.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But a certain maid beheld him, etc.] Looked upon him, and took notice of him, and observed his countenance and gesture: as he sat by the fire; or light; (see Gill on “<411454>Mark 14:54”). And both by the light of the fire, and other lights, which were doubtless in the hall, she discovered something in him, which made her look at him again with some earnestness; and earnestly looked upon him, and said, this man was also with him; that fellow, that vile and contemptible wretch, now examining before the high priest; thus in a contemptuous manner, as was the custom and style of that nation, she disdained to mention the name of Jesus; though the Persic version here expresses it; and her sense…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 26:57-75. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“a certain maid: Mat 26:69; Mar 14:6, Mar 14:17, Mar 14:66-68; Joh 18:17 Luke 22:57”
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