Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 26:70
70But he denied it in front of everyone: “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Matthew 26:70 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
- New International Version (NIV)But he denied it before them all. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said.
- English Standard Version (ESV)But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean."
- New King James Version (NKJV)But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.”
Context of Matthew 26:70
68and said, “Prophesy to us, Messiah! Who was it that hit you?” 69Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl approached him and said, “You were with Jesus the Galilean too.” But he denied it in front of everyone: “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” 71When he had gone out to the gateway, another woman saw him and told those who were there, “This man was with Jesus the Nazarene!” 72And again he denied it with an oath: “I don’t know the man!”
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ὁ δὲ ἠρνήσατο ἔμπροσθεν πάντων λέγων· οὐκ οἶδα τί λέγεις.Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Matthew 26:70
- Matthew 26:34“Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to him, “tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”
- Psalms 119:115Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God’s commands.
- Proverbs 28:26The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
- Proverbs 29:23A person’s pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor.
- Isaiah 57:11Who was it you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and didn’t remember me or take it to heart? I have kept silent for a long time, haven’t I? So you do not fear me.
- Jeremiah 17:9The heart is more deceitful than anything else, and incurable — who can understand it?
- Romans 11:20True enough; they were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but beware,
- 1 Corinthians 10:12So, whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall.
- Revelation 21:8But the cowards, faithless, detestable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars — their share will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
Commentaries on Matthew 26:70
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 70But he denied before them all - So the evil principle gains ground. Before, he followed at a distance, now he denies; this is the second gradation in his fall.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 70But he deeded before them all - He denied that he was a disciple; he denied that he knew Jesus; he denied (Mark) that he understood what was meant - that is, he did not see any reason why this question was asked. All this was palpable falsehood, and Peter must have known that it was such. This is remarkable, because Peter had just before been so confident. It is more remarkable, because the edge of the charge was taken off by the insinuation that “John”…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 69-75Verses 69-75 Peter's sin is truly related, for the Scriptures deal faithfully. Bad company leads to sin: those who needlessly thrust themselves into it, may expect to be tempted and insnared, as Peter. They scarcely can come out of such company without guilt or grief, or both. It is a great fault to be shy of Christ; and to dissemble our knowledge of him, when we are called to own him, is, in effect, to deny him. Peter's sin was aggravated; but he fell…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 69-75Peter's denials fulfill what Jesus prophesied (Matthew 26:34).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Matthew 26
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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