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Mark 14:68

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What does Mark 14:68 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But he denied, saying, I neither know, nor understand what thou sayest: and he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But he denied, saying, I neither know, nor understand what thou sayest: and he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
Mark 14:68 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
65And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the officers received him with blows of their hands.
66And as Peter was beneath in the court, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest;
67and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and saith, Thou also wast with the Nazarene, [even] Jesus.
68But he denied, saying, I neither know, nor understand what thou sayest: and he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
69And the maid saw him, and began again to say to them that stood by, This is [one] of them.
70But 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.
71But he began to curse, and to swear, I know not this man of whom ye speak.
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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 he denied, etc..] That he was with Jesus, or a disciple of his: saying, I know not; Jesus of Nazareth: neither understand I what thou sayest; about him, and of being with him: the last phrase, “neither understand I”, is omitted in the Syriac and Persic versions: and he went out into the porch; adjoining to the palace, to consider what to do, being surprised and confounded at such a challenge: and the cock crew; the first time, being about midnight; and yet he took no notice of it, nor remembered what Christ had but a few hours before said to him: or if he did, he might hope he should not meet with another attack, or he should have more courage and strength than to deny a second time.”
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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 © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:68 Peter denied that he knew Jesus. To escape further questions, he left the courtyard and went to the entryway.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he denied: Mar 14:29-31; Joh 13:36-38; Ti2 2:12, Ti2 2:13 he went: Mat 26:71, Mat 26:72 and the: Mar 14:30 Mark 14:69”
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