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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He denied it again, with an oath: &#8220I don&#8217t know the man!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. “I don’t even know the man,” he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And again he denied <i>it</i> with an oath, "I do not know the man."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But again he denied with an oath, “I do not know the Man!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And again he denied <i>it,</i> with an oath: “I do not know the man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And again he denied it with an oath, &#8220I do not know the man.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And again he denied <i>it</i> with an oath, “I do not know the man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And again he denied <i>it</i> with an oath, “I do not know the man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And again he denied it with an oath: “I don’t know the man! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And again he denied it with an oath, &#8220I don&#8217t know the man!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Again Peter denied it, and this time he swore, "I don't even know that man!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Again Peter denied it and swore with an oath, "I don't know the man!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Again Peter denied it and answered, "I swear that I don't know that man!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Again he denied it and swore with an oath, "I don't know the man!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And again he denied it with an oath: ?I do not know the man!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He denied it again with an oath, "I do not know the man!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Again he denied it with an oath. "I do not know the man," he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and again he denied with an oath, “I have not known the Man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And again he denied <i>it</i> with an oath, "I do not know the man."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and again did he deny with an oath -- 'I have not known the man.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And again he denied with an oath, That I know not the man.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And again, he denied it with an oath, “For I do not know the man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Again he denied it with oaths, I do not know the man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And again he denied with an oath, “I do not know the man.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And again he denied, with an oath: I know not the man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but he denied it again, and swore I don't know the man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Again he denied it with an oath. "I do not know the man," he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and he denied a second time, <i>and that</i> with an oath, <i>saying,</i> I know not the man. And a little after, they that stood <i>by</i> came to Peter and said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/26-72.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8484" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Peter Denies Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">71</span>When 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.” <span class="reftext">72</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">again</a> <a href="/greek/720.htm" title="720: ērnēsato (V-AIM-3S) -- Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate.">he denied it</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/3727.htm" title="3727: horkou (N-GMS) -- An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint.">an oath:</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">“</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I do not know</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpon (N-AMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man!”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">73</span>After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-70.htm">Mark 14:70</a></span><br />But he denied it again. After a little while, those standing nearby said once more to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you too are a Galilean.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-58.htm">Luke 22:58</a></span><br />A short time later, someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-25.htm">John 18:25</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33</a></span><br />But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-57.htm">Luke 22:57</a></span><br />But Peter denied it. “Woman, I do not know Him,” he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-38.htm">John 13:38</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-17.htm">John 18:17</a></span><br />At this, the servant girl watching the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of this man’s disciples?” “I am not,” he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-34.htm">Matthew 26:34</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Mark 14:30</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34</a></span><br />But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-38.htm">John 13:38</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-27.htm">John 18:27</a></span><br />Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a></span><br />Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a></span><br />if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.</p><p class="hdg">with.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-34.htm">Matthew 5:34-36</a></b></br> But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-7.htm">Exodus 20:7</a></b></br> Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/48-1.htm">Isaiah 48:1</a></b></br> Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, <i>but</i> not in truth, nor in righteousness.</p><p class="hdg">I do not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-74.htm">Matthew 26:74</a></b></br> Then began he to curse and to swear, <i>saying</i>, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34</a></b></br> And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/26-70.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Deny</a> <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Oath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/matthew/26-75.htm">Deny</a> <a href="/mark/6-23.htm">Oath</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">69. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And again he denied it with an oath:</b><br>This phrase highlights Peter's second denial of Jesus, emphasizing the seriousness of his actions by including an oath. In Jewish culture, taking an oath was a solemn act, often invoking God's name to affirm truthfulness. Peter's use of an oath here underscores the depth of his fear and desperation to distance himself from Jesus. This denial fulfills Jesus' earlier prophecy in <a href="/matthew/26-34.htm">Matthew 26:34</a>, where He predicted Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed. The repetition of Peter's denial also reflects human weakness and the struggle between faith and fear, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture.<p><b>“I do not know the man!”</b><br>Peter's statement is a direct and emphatic disavowal of any association with Jesus. The use of "the man" instead of Jesus' name indicates Peter's attempt to further distance himself from any connection. This denial is significant in the context of Peter's earlier bold declarations of loyalty (<a href="/matthew/26-33.htm">Matthew 26:33, 35</a>). It also contrasts with the recognition of Jesus' identity by others, such as the centurion at the crucifixion (<a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54</a>). This moment of denial is a pivotal point in Peter's spiritual journey, illustrating the frailty of human resolve without divine strength. It serves as a reminder of the need for repentance and the transformative power of forgiveness, as seen in Peter's later restoration and leadership in the early church (<a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-19</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and impulsive nature. In this passage, he is in the courtyard of the high priest during Jesus' trial.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, who is being tried by the religious leaders at this time.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest's_courtyard.htm">The High Priest's Courtyard</a></b><br>The setting of Peter's denial, a place of tension and fear as Jesus is being unjustly tried.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servant_girl_and_bystanders.htm">The Servant Girl and Bystanders</a></b><br>Individuals who recognize Peter and challenge him about his association with Jesus, prompting his denial.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_denial.htm">The Denial</a></b><br>A significant event where Peter, despite his earlier promises of loyalty, denies knowing Jesus, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy of Peter's denial.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_weakness_of_human_resolve.htm">The Weakness of Human Resolve</a></b><br>Despite Peter's earlier bold declarations of loyalty, he succumbs to fear and pressure. This reminds us of our own vulnerabilities and the need for reliance on God's strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_fear_and_peer_pressure.htm">The Danger of Fear and Peer Pressure</a></b><br>Peter's denial was influenced by fear of association with Jesus. We must be vigilant against compromising our faith due to societal pressures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance_and_restoration.htm">The Importance of Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>Peter's account does not end with his denial. His later repentance and restoration by Jesus (John 21) offer hope for redemption and renewal after failure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy_and_fulfillment.htm">The Role of Prophecy and Fulfillment</a></b><br>Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial underscores the reliability of His words and the divine orchestration of events, encouraging trust in God's sovereign plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Jesus' prayer for Peter (<a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Luke 22:32</a>) highlights the importance of intercessory prayer for ourselves and others, especially in times of spiritual testing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_before_dawn.htm">Did Peter deny Jesus before the rooster crowed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/rich_and_poor__what_after_death.htm">What happens to the rich and poor after death?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_often_did_the_rooster_crow.htm">How many times did the rooster crow before Peter denied Jesus? (Matthew 26:34 vs. Mark 14:30)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_mark_mention_two_rooster_crows.htm">Mark 14:72 - Why does Mark describe the rooster crowing twice, while other Gospels only mention it crowing once, and does this discrepancy weaken the account's credibility?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(72) <span class= "bld">With an oath.</span>--The downward step once taken, the disciple's fall was fatally rapid. Forgetful of his Lord's command forbidding any use of oaths in common speech (<a href="/matthew/5-34.htm" title="But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:">Matthew 5:34</a>), he did not shrink from invoking the divine name, directly or indirectly, to attest his falsehood.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 72.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">With an oath.</span> Assailed on all sides, and fearing that his simple word would not be taken, Peter now to one and all makes a curt denial, accompanying it with an oath. He was thoroughly determined not to compromise himself, and to silence all suspicion. This was the second stage of his fall. <span class="cmt_word">I do not know the man</span>. I have no knowledge of this Jesus of whom you are speaking. He calls his beloved Master "the man"! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-72.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">again</span><br /><span class="grk">πάλιν</span> <span class="translit">(palin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he denied [it]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠρνήσατο</span> <span class="translit">(ērnēsato)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_720.htm">Strong's 720: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">μετὰ</span> <span class="translit">(meta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">an oath:</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅρκου</span> <span class="translit">(horkou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3727.htm">Strong's 3727: </a> </span><span class="str2">An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I do not know</span><br /><span class="grk">οἶδα</span> <span class="translit">(oida)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know, remember, appreciate. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man!”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄνθρωπον</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. 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