John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 14:71
But he began to curse and to swear ,.... 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 Matthew 26:74 . read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 14:66-72
We have here the story of Peter's denying Christ. 1. It began in keeping at a distance from him. Peter had followed afar off (Mark 14:54), and now was beneath in the palace, at the lower end of the hall. Those that are shy of Christ, are in a fair way to deny him, that are shy of attending on holy ordinances, shy of the communion of the faithful, and loth to be seen on the side of despised godliness. 2. It was occasioned by his associating with the high priest's servants, and sitting among... read more