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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 14:66-72

Mark 14:66-72. And as Peter was beneath in the palace This whole paragraph respecting Peter’s three-fold denial of Christ is explained at large in the notes on Matthew 26:69-75. When he thought thereon he wept In the original it is, και επιβαλων εκλαιε , which words are interpreted very differently by different commentators. Dr. Whitby thinks our translation of the words may be maintained; “for though Casaubon,” says he, “gave no instance of this signification of the word, Constantine... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 14:53-72

152. At the high priest’s house (Matthew 26:57-75; Mark 14:53-72; Luke 22:54-65; John 18:12-27)Annas and his son-in-law Caiaphas apparently lived in the same house. Annas had been the previous high priest and, though replaced by Caiaphas, was still well respected and influential. Jesus’ captors took him to Annas first, while Peter and John, who had followed at a distance, waited in the courtyard. By now it was well past midnight and into the early hours of the morning (John 18:12-18; Luke... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 14:72

word = saying. Greek. rhema . See note on Mark 9:32 . Before = that ( hoti ) before. See note on Mark 14:25 . shalt = wilt. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 14:72

And 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.The lone rooster crowing only a little while earlier while Peter was on the porch was then followed by another; and, after the manner of such things in all ages, the whole city was soon vibrating with the full cock-crow, ten thousand roosters heralding the morning. It shook Peter, and his great... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 14:72

Mark 14:72. And when he thought thereon, he wept.— Raphelius, and some learned critics, would render επιβαλων, throwing himself out of the company, in a passionate manner, which it is very probable he did: but others, and particularly Elsner, Salmasius, and Bos, with much better authority, would translate it, covering his head, which was a token of mourning and shame, well becoming Peter on this occasion. Compare 2 Samuel 15:30. Est 6:12 and Jeremiah 14:3-4. The expression is elliptical, and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 14:72

72. And the second time the cock crew—The other three Evangelists, who mention but one crowing of the cock—and that not the first, but the second and last one of Mark—all say the cock crew "immediately," but Luke ( :-) says, "Immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew." Alas!—But now comes the wonderful sequel. The Redeemer's Look upon Peter, and Peter's Bitter Tears (Mark 14:72; Luke 22:61; Luke 22:62). It has been observed that while the beloved disciple is the only one of the four... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 14:66-72

Peter’s denial of Jesus 14:66-72 (cf. Matthew 26:69-75; Luke 22:55-62; John 18:16-18, 25-27)This event happened below in the courtyard while the hearing just described continued on the floor above. These verses resume what Mark introduced in Mark 14:54. The events were contemporaneous with Jesus’ examination by the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:55-65)."The irony inherent in the situation is evident when the force of juxtaposing Mark 14:65 and Mark 14:66-72 is appreciated. At the precise time when the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 14:72

Mark alone noted that this was the second time the cock crowed (cf. Mark 14:68). Peter had evidently received an earlier warning but had disregarded it. Now he remembered Jesus’ prediction and broke down (Gr. epibalon, cf. Luke 22:61). He remembered too little and too late.Peter now drops out of the picture until after Jesus’ resurrection. He had finally learned his own weakness and consequently seems to have felt unable to face the pressure of public identification with Jesus.The parallels... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 14:1-72

The Last Supper. Arrest and Trial of Jesus1, 2. A council of the Priests against Jesus (Matthew 26:1; Luke 22:1). See on Mt.3-9. The anointing at Bethany (Matthew 26:6; John 12:1). See on Mt and Jn.10, 11. Judas betrays Jesus (Matthew 26:14; Luke 22:3). See on Mt.12-16. Preparations for the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17; Luke 22:7). See on Mt.17-26. The Last Supper (Matthew 26:20; Luke 22:14; John 13-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23). See on Mt, Lk, Jn, 1 Cor.24. The new testament] RV ’the covenant.’ RM... read more

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