BibleWord.ai› Bible› Mark› Chapter 14› Verse 71

Mark 14:71

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 14:71 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But he began to curse, and to swear, I know not this man of whom ye speak.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But he began to curse, and to swear, I know not this man of whom ye speak.
Mark 14:71 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
72And straightway the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word, how that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.
← Mark 14:70Mark 14:72 →
← Full Chapter 14 Mark Overview

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 began to curse and to swear, etc..] To wish the most dreadful things upon himself, and to swear by the living God; [saying], I know not this man of whom ye speak: (see Gill on “<402674>Matthew 26:74”).”
Read attributed excerpt →
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”
Read attributed excerpt →
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:71 Peter swore: He took an oath that his denial was true.”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Kg2 8:12-15, Kg2 10:32; Jer 17:9; Co1 10:12 Mark 14:72”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Read Mark 14 in contextBrowse Greek word studiesOpen this verse in the study reader

Sources and verification