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The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:16-17

But Peter was standing at the door without . Up to this moment Peter had only pressed as far as to the outer door; the other disciple had gone bravely in. The hum of voices was now deadened by the closed door dividing Peter from his Lord. The height, the cold, the strange blighting of all his expectations, the necessary conviction forced upon him that he had implicated himself by the assault he had delivered on the servant of the high priest, combined to induce a new and desponding mood. All... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:17

The folly of fear. Simon Peter, having shown the vanity of violence in his useless blow at the high priest's servant, now proceeds to show the folly of fear in a vain attempt to conceal his connection with Jesus. Extremes meet. The spirit that impels to a reckless, random attack is immediately followed by the spirit that seeks present safety at any cost. The denial by Peter illustrates many truths. We take it here as illustrating the folly of fear. I. PETER MEANT TO BE PRUDENT... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:18

The εἰστήκεισαν δὲ implies the conditions under which the first fearful fall of Peter was accomplished. Now the servants and the officers were standing £ (imperfect tense), having made ( πεποιηκότες , perfect participle) a fire of coals ( ἀνθρακιάν ), congeries prunarum ardentium (cf. John 21:9 ; Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 :32, "a glowing fire;" Aquila, Psalms 120:4 ), because it was cold : and Peter £ was standing with them, standing and warming himself. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:12

See Matthew 26:50. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:13

To Annas first - Probably his house was nearest to them, and he had great authority and influence in the Jewish nation. He had been himself a long time high priest; he had had five sons who had successively enjoyed the office of high priest, and that office was now filled by his son-in-law. It was of importance, therefore, to obtain his sanction and counsel in their work of evil.That same year - John 11:49. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:14

Which gave counsel ... - John 11:49-50. This is referred to here, probably, to show how little prospect there was that Jesus would have justice done him in the hands of a man who had already pronounced on the case. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:15-18

See the notes at Matthew 26:57-58.Another disciple - Not improbably John. Some critics, however, have supposed that this disciple was one who dwelt at Jerusalem, and who, not being a Galilean, could enter the palace without suspicion. John, however, mentions the circumstance of his being known to them, to show why it was that he was not questioned as Peter was. It is not probable that any danger resulted from its being known that he was a follower of Jesus, or that any harm was meditated on... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 18:12-13

John 18:12-13. Then the band, &c. To whom Jesus, without any opposition, surrendered himself; took and bound him Foolishly supposing, that he might attempt to make his escape. And led him away to Annas Annas had been high-priest before his son-in-law Caiaphas. And though he had for some time resigned that office, yet they paid so much regard to his age and experience, that they brought Christ to him first. But we do not read of any thing remarkable which passed at the house of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 18:15-17

John 18:15-17. Simon Peter followed See note on Matthew 26:58; Luke 22:54-62; and so did another disciple Generally supposed to have been John himself, it being the manner of this evangelist to speak of himself in the third person. Grotius however, is of opinion, that the disciple intended was not one of the twelve, but rather an inhabitant of Jerusalem; possibly, the person at whose house our Lord ate the passover. Whitby likewise thinks it was not John. “These authors found their... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:12-27

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

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:16-17

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:17

The Pulpit Commentary - John 18:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 18:15-18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 18:12-13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 18:15-17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 18:12-27

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