New International Version But he denied it before them all. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said. New Living Translation But Peter denied it in front of everyone. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said. English Standard Version But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you mean.” Berean Standard Bible But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.” Berean Literal Bible And he denied it before all, saying, “I do not know what you say.” King James Bible But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. New King James Version But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.” New American Standard Bible But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.” NASB 1995 But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.” NASB 1977 But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.” Legacy Standard Bible But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.” Amplified Bible But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.” Berean Annotated Bible But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about. Christian Standard Bible But he denied it in front of everyone: “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But he denied it in front of everyone: “I don’t know what you’re talking about!” American Standard Version But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. Contemporary English Version But in front of everyone Peter said, "That isn't so! I don't know what you are talking about!" English Revised Version But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Peter denied it in front of them all by saying, "I don't know what you're talking about." Good News Translation But he denied it in front of them all. "I don't know what you are talking about," he answered, International Standard Version But he denied it in front of them all. "I don't know what you're talking about!" he exclaimed. NET Bible But he denied it in front of them all: "I don't know what you're talking about!" New Heart English Bible But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about." Webster's Bible Translation But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. Weymouth New Testament He denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.” World English Bible But he denied it before them all, saying, “I don’t know what you are talking about.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he denied before all, saying, “I have not known what you say.” Berean Literal Bible And he denied it before all, saying, “I do not know what you say.” Young's Literal Translation And he denied before all, saying, 'I have not known what thou sayest.' Smith's Literal Translation And he denied before all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he denied before them all, saying: I know not what thou sayest. Catholic Public Domain Version But he denied it in the sight of them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.” New American Bible But he denied it in front of everyone, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about!” New Revised Standard Version But he denied it before all of them, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he denied it before all of them, and said, I do not understand what you are saying. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But he denied before all of them and he said, “I do not know what you are saying.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut he denied before them all, saying: I know not what you say. Godbey New Testament And he denied before all, I know not what you say. Haweis New Testament But he denied it before them all, asserting, I know not what thou art saying. Mace New Testament but he denied it before them all, saying, I know nothing of the matter. Weymouth New Testament He denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean." Worrell New Testament But he denied before them all, saying, "I know not what you are saying." Worsley New Testament but he denied it before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Peter Denies Jesus69Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said. 70But he denied it before them all: “ I do not know what you are talking about.” 71When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”… Cross References But he denied it before them all: Luke 12:9 But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. Matthew 10:33 But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven. 2 Timothy 2:12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; “I do not know what you are talking about.” Luke 22:60 “Man, I do not know what you are talking about,” Peter replied. And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. Mark 14:68 But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed. John 18:25 Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they asked him, “Aren’t you also one of His disciples?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” Luke 22:57 But Peter denied it. “Woman, I do not know Him,” he said. Mark 8:38 If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.” John 13:38 “Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times. John 16:32 “Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. Acts 3:13-14 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. / You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 1 John 2:22-23 Who is the liar, if it is not the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son. / Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well. Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. Isaiah 51:12-13 “I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass? / But you have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in terror all day long because of the fury of the oppressor who is bent on destruction. But where is the fury of the oppressor? Jeremiah 17:5 This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. Zechariah 13:7 Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones. Treasury of Scripture But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what you say. Matthew 26:34,35,40-43,51,56,58 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice… Psalm 119:115-117 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God… Proverbs 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Jump to Previous Denied Mean Talking You'reJump to Next Denied Mean Talking You'reMatthew 26 1. Jesus foretells his own death.3. The rulers conspire against him. 6. The woman anoints his feet. 14. Judas bargains to betray him. 17. Jesus eats the Passover; 26. institutes his holy supper; 30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial; 36. prays in the garden; 47. and being betrayed by a kiss, 57. is carried to Caiaphas, 69. and denied by Peter. But he denied it before them all: In the courtyard of the high priest’s residence, surrounded by servants and bystanders, Peter publicly rejected the accusation that he had been with Jesus. Though he had earlier pledged unwavering loyalty, fear of being identified with the arrested Messiah overcame him. His denial began the fulfillment of Jesus’ warning that Peter would disown Him before the night was over. Luk 12:9 But whoever denies Me before men will be denied… “I do not know what you are talking about.” Peter denied even understanding the charge, distancing himself from Jesus and from the events unfolding inside the house. The public setting heightened the pressure, but his response revealed the weakness of a disciple who had relied on his own resolve rather than remaining steadfast in the crisis. Luk 22:60 “Man, I do not know what you are talking about,”… Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterOne of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and impulsive nature. In this passage, he denies knowing Jesus, fulfilling Jesus' earlier prediction. 2. The Courtyard The setting of Peter's denial, where he is surrounded by others who are questioning him. This location is significant as it represents a place of trial and testing for Peter. 3. Servant Girl The individual who first challenges Peter, prompting his denial. Her role highlights the pressure Peter faced even from those perceived as less threatening. 4. Jesus' Arrest The broader context of this event, where Jesus is being tried and Peter's fear of association with Him leads to his denial. 5. The High Priest's House The location where Jesus is being held and tried, setting the stage for Peter's denial outside in the courtyard. Teaching Points The Reality of Human WeaknessPeter's denial serves as a reminder of our human frailty and the ease with which fear can lead us to deny our faith. The Importance of Vigilance and Prayer Jesus' earlier admonition to "watch and pray" (Matthew 26:41) underscores the need for spiritual vigilance to withstand temptation. The Power of Repentance and Restoration Despite Peter's failure, his later restoration by Jesus (John 21:15-19) illustrates the power of repentance and God's grace. The Role of Fear in Denial Fear of man and the consequences of association with Christ can lead to denial. We must seek courage through the Holy Spirit. The Assurance of Christ's Intercession Jesus' prayer for Peter (Luke 22:32) assures us of His ongoing intercession for believers, even in moments of weakness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 26:70?2. Why did Peter deny Jesus in Matthew 26:70 despite his earlier promises? 3. How can we avoid denying our faith like Peter in Matthew 26:70? 4. What Old Testament prophecies relate to Peter's denial in Matthew 26:70? 5. How does Peter's denial in Matthew 26:70 challenge our daily faithfulness? 6. What steps can strengthen our faith to prevent denial like in Matthew 26:70? 7. Why did Peter deny Jesus in Matthew 26:70 despite his earlier promises of loyalty? 8. How does Peter's denial in Matthew 26:70 reflect human weakness and fear? 9. What does Matthew 26:70 teach about the nature of faith under pressure? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26? Verse 70. - He denied before them all. This was the first batch of accusations and denials. The equivocal denial was made vehemently and openly, so that all around heard it. It does not seem that he would have incurred any danger if he had boldly confessed his discipleship, so that this renunciation was gratuitous and unnecessary. I know not what thou sayest. This is virtually a denial of the allegation made, though in an indirect and evasive form, implying, "I do not know what you are alluding to." Peter’s first denial, captured in a single verse, shows the swift collapse of self-confidence, the danger of public pressure, and the sorrow of disowning the One we love. Yet the wider narrative—Jesus’ accurate prophecy, Peter’s coming repentance, and later bold witness in Acts—assures us that failure is not final for those who turn back to Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. he denied [it] ἠρνήσατο (ērnēsato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 720: Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate. before ἔμπροσθεν (emprosthen) Preposition Strong's 1715: From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time). [them] all: πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. “I do not know οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. you are talking about.” λέγεις (legeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Additonal Resources Matthew 26:70 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 26:70 Bible Gateway Matthew 26:70 Bible.com Matthew 26:70 NIV |
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