Mark 14:54

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 14:54 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Peter had followed him afar off, even within, into the court of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light [of the fire].” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Peter had followed him afar off, even within, into the court of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light [of the fire].
Mark 14:54 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
54And Peter had followed him afar off, even within, into the court of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light [of the fire].

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Peter followed him afar off, etc..] And did another disciple, perhaps John; (<431815>John 18:15), who having somewhat recovered themselves from their fright, turned back, and followed Jesus, and the company that led him away; keeping at some distance, that they might not be observed, and exposed to danger; and proceeded till they came to Jerusalem, and to the place where the sanhedrim were convened; and the other disciple went in along with Jesus; and Peter afterwards, by his means, got in: even into the palace of the high priest; being let in by her that kept the door, at the motion of the other disciple and he sat with the servants; as if he was one of them, and had no concern with…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this fully explained in the notes at Matthew 26:57-75. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Mark 14". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/mark-14.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Peter: Mar 14:29-31, Mar 14:38; Sa1 13:7; Mat 26:58 even: Joh 18:15, Joh 18:16 and he: Kg1 19:9, Kg1 19:13; Luk 22:55, Luk 22:56; Joh 18:18, Joh 18:25 and warmed: Luk 22:44 Mark 14:55”
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