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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<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"><a href="/niv/matthew/26.htm">New International Version</a> Then he went out to the gateway, where another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, &#8220This fellow was with Jesus of Nazareth.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> Later, out by the gate, another servant girl noticed him and said to those standing around, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” <a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when he went out to the entrance, another servant girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone out to the porch, another saw him, and says to those there, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth." <a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a> And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a> And when he had gone out to the gateway, another girl saw him and said to those who were there, “This fellow also was with Jesus of Nazareth.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When he had gone out to the gateway, another slave woman saw him and said to those who were there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> When he had gone out to the gateway, another servant-girl saw him and said to those who were there, &#8220This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when he had gone out to the gateway, another servant-girl saw him and said to those who were there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when he had gone out to the gateway, another servant-girl saw him and said to those who were there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” <a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And when he had gone out to the gateway, another servant-girl saw him and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus the Nazarene.” <a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When he had gone out to the gateway, another woman saw him and told those who were there, “This man was with Jesus the Nazarene! ” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When he had gone out to the gateway, another woman saw him and told those who were there, &#8220This man was with Jesus the Nazarene!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and saith unto them that were there, This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Peter had gone out to the gate, another servant girl saw him and said to some people there, "This man was with Jesus from Nazareth." <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and saith unto them that were there, This man also was with Jesus the Nazarene. <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As he went to the entrance, another female servant saw him. She told those who were there, "This man was with Jesus from Nazareth." <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> and went on out to the entrance of the courtyard. Another servant woman saw him and said to the men there, "He was with Jesus of Nazareth." <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> As he went out to the gateway, another woman saw him and told those who were there, "This man was with Jesus from Nazareth." <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, ?This man was also with Jesus of Nazareth.? <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> When he went out to the gateway, another slave girl saw him and said to the people there, "This man was with Jesus the Nazarene." <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And when he had gone out onto the porch, another girl saw him, and said to those who were there, "This man also was with Jesus the Nazorean." <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he had gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said to them that were there, This man was also with Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Soon afterwards he went out and stood in the gateway, when another girl saw him, and said, addressing the people there, "This man was with Jesus the Nazarene." <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> When he had gone out onto the porch, someone else saw him and said to those who were there, “This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he having gone forth to the porch, another female saw him, and says to those there, “And this one was with Jesus of Nazareth”; <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone out to the porch, another saw him, and says to those there, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth." <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he having gone forth to the porch, another female saw him, and saith to those there, 'And this one was with Jesus of Nazareth;' <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he having gone out into the gate, another saw him, and she says to them there, This also was with Jesus the Nazarite.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And as he went out of the gate, another maid saw him, and she saith to them that were there: This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, as he exited by the gate, another maidservant saw him. And she said to those who were there, “This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> As he went out to the gate, another girl saw him and said to those who were there, “This man was with Jesus the Nazorean.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he went out to the porch, another servant-girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as he was going to the porch, another one saw him, and she said to them, This man was also there with Jesus the Nazarene. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he went out to the porch, another Maidservant saw him and she said to them who were there, “This one also was there with Yeshua the Nazarene.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when he went out into the entrance, another maid-servant saw him, and said to those who were there: This man was also with Jesus the Nazarene. <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And another maidservant saw him, having come to the gate, and says to them there, This man was with Jesus the Nazarene. <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then as he was going out at the gate, another maid-servant saw him, and saith to those who were there, This fellow also was with Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and when he was going out at the porch, another maid saw him, and said to those that were by, this fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Soon afterwards he went out and stood in the gateway, when another girl saw him, and said, addressing the people there, "This man was with Jesus the Nazarene." <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And another maid saw him, when he walked out into the porch, and says to those there, "This man was with Jesus the Nazarene." <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he went out into the porch; after which another maid saw him, and said to them that were there, This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth: <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-71.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8475" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Peter Denies Jesus</a> …70But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.” 71<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: Exelthonta (V-APA-AMS) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">Peter had gone out</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</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/4440.htm" title="4440: pylōna (N-AMS) -- From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule.">gateway,</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allē (Adj-NFS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">another servant girl</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eiden (V-AIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the people</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">there,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">“This man</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</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/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3480.htm" title="3480: Nazōraiou (N-GMS) -- A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian.">Nazareth.”</a> 72And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/14-69.htm">Mark 14:69-70</a> There the servant girl saw him and again said to those standing nearby, “This man is one of them.” / 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.” <a href="/luke/22-58.htm">Luke 22:58</a> A short time later, someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.” <a href="/john/18-25.htm">John 18:25-27</a> 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.” / One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?” / Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed. <a href="/matthew/26-33.htm">Matthew 26:33-35</a> Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.” / “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” / Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Matthew 26:69-70</a> Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said. / But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.” <a href="/matthew/26-72.htm">Matthew 26:72-75</a> And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!” / 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.” / At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed. ... <a href="/john/13-37.htm">John 13:37-38</a> “Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.” / “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. <a href="/mark/14-29.htm">Mark 14:29-31</a> Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.” / “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” / But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing. <a href="/luke/22-33.htm">Luke 22:33-34</a> “Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.” / But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.” <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/10-33.htm">Matthew 10:33</a> But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven. <a href="/john/13-36.htm">John 13:36</a> “Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.” <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. <a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Matthew 10:32</a> Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven. <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a> The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said to them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.when.<a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68,69</a> But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew… <a href="/luke/22-58.htm">Luke 22:58</a> And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.<a href="/john/18-25.htm">John 18:25-27</a> And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not… This.<a href="/matthew/26-61.htm">Matthew 26:61</a> And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Addressing</a> <a href="/matthew/26-61.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/acts/23-4.htm">Bystanders</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-10.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/matthew/26-61.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/matthew/19-4.htm">Female</a> <a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-8.htm">Gateway</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Girl</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Maid</a> <a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Nazaraean</a> <a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Nazarene</a> <a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Onto</a> <a href="/joel/2-17.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Servant-Girl</a> <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/matthew/24-32.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/matthew/26-62.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Addressing</a> <a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Bystanders</a> <a href="/mark/11-4.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/mark/2-7.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/mark/10-6.htm">Female</a> <a href="/matthew/26-75.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Gateway</a> <a href="/mark/5-41.htm">Girl</a> <a href="/matthew/26-75.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/14-69.htm">Maid</a> <a href="/mark/10-47.htm">Nazaraean</a> <a href="/mark/1-24.htm">Nazarene</a> <a href="/mark/1-9.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Onto</a> <a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/mark/14-69.htm">Servant-Girl</a> <a href="/mark/3-31.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div>1. <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a> 6. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a> 26. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a> 30. <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a> 57. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a> 69. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>When Peter had gone out to the gateway Peter's movement to the gateway signifies a physical and symbolic distancing from Jesus. The gateway, often a place of transition, represents Peter's internal struggle and impending denial. In ancient times, city gates were places of judgment and decision-making, highlighting Peter's critical moment. This setting contrasts with Jesus' trial inside, emphasizing Peter's external and internal conflict.another servant girl saw him The mention of "another servant girl" indicates a continuation of Peter's testing. Servant girls, often overlooked in society, play pivotal roles in the narrative, showing that God can use anyone to fulfill His purposes. This encounter follows Peter's first denial, increasing the pressure on him. The repetition of a similar challenge suggests a divine orchestration of events to reveal Peter's weaknesses and the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about Peter's denials.and said to the people there The servant girl's address to the bystanders amplifies the public nature of Peter's denial. In a communal society, public opinion held significant weight, and her statement could incite collective scrutiny. This moment reflects the societal dynamics of the time, where communal identity and honor were paramount. The involvement of the crowd foreshadows the collective rejection of Jesus by the people, paralleling Peter's personal denial.“This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” The identification of Jesus as "of Nazareth" underscores His humble origins and fulfills the prophecy of the Messiah's lowly beginnings (<a href="/isaiah/53-2.htm">Isaiah 53:2-3</a>). Nazareth, a town of little repute, highlights the contrast between Jesus' divine mission and His earthly status. The servant girl's assertion directly challenges Peter's association with Jesus, testing his loyalty. This phrase connects to earlier moments in the Gospels where Jesus' identity and origin are questioned, emphasizing the theme of recognition and rejection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and later leadership in the early church. At this moment, he is in a state of fear and denial. 2. <a href="/topical/s/servant_girl.htm">Servant Girl</a> A young female servant who recognizes Peter as a follower of Jesus. Her recognition adds pressure to Peter's situation. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gateway.htm">Gateway</a> The location where Peter moves to after initially denying Jesus. It represents a place of transition and decision. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_of_nazareth.htm">Jesus of Nazareth</a> The central figure of Christianity, whose arrest and trial are unfolding at this time. His identity is being questioned and denied by Peter. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a> The crowd present at the scene, likely including those who are hostile to Jesus and His followers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_fear_and_pressure.htm">The Reality of Fear and Pressure</a> Peter's denial shows how fear can lead even the strongest believers to falter. We must be aware of the pressures that can cause us to compromise our faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_identity.htm">The Importance of Identity</a> The servant girl's recognition of Peter as a follower of Jesus challenges us to consider how our identity in Christ is perceived by others. <a href="/topical/t/the_path_to_repentance.htm">The Path to Repentance</a> Peter's journey from denial to repentance and restoration is a powerful reminder of God's grace and forgiveness. <a href="/topical/s/standing_firm_in_faith.htm">Standing Firm in Faith</a> This passage encourages believers to stand firm in their faith, even when faced with opposition or fear. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a> The presence of the crowd and the servant girl highlights the influence of community, both positive and negative, on our spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a> <a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_thrice.htm">Did Peter deny knowing Jesus three times?</a> <a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_before_dawn.htm">Did Peter deny Jesus before the rooster crowed?</a> <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> <a href="/q/what_did_the_cross_inscription_say.htm">What was the wording on the cross in the Gospels? Matthew: 'This is Jesus the King of the Jews,' Mark: 'The King of the Jews,' Luke: 'This is the King of the Jews,' John: 'Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.'</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 71. - The porch; τὸν πυλῶμνα. The passage between the street and the court. Peter had walked towards the gate, either in unmeaning restlessness, or with some notion of escaping further questioning. Another maid saw him. We gather from the other accounts that both the porteress and some other domestics assailed him at this time. Jesus of Nazareth. Christ was popularly so known (see <a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-71.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Peter] had gone out Ἐξελθόντα (Exelthonta) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gateway, πυλῶνα (pylōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4440.htm">Strong's 4440: </a> From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule. another [servant girl] ἄλλη (allē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. saw εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. said λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to the people τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. there, ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. “This [man] Οὗτος (Houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. of τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Nazareth.” Ναζωραίου (Nazōraiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3480.htm">Strong's 3480: </a> A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. 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