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So they asked him, &#8220You aren&#8217t one of his disciples too, are you?&#8221 He denied it, saying, &#8220I am not.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> Meanwhile, as Simon Peter was standing by the fire warming himself, they asked him again, “You’re not one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it, saying, “No, I am not.” <a href="/esv/john/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You also are not one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” <a href="/bsb/john/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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.” <a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. Therefore they said to him, "Are you not also one of His disciples?" He denied it and said, "I am not." <a href="/kjv/john/18.htm">King James Bible</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. <a href="/nkjv/john/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. Therefore they said to him, “You are not also one of His disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not!” <a href="/nasb_/john/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You are not one of His disciples as well, are you?” He denied it, and said, “I am not.” <a href="/nasb/john/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, &#8220You are not also one of His disciples, are you?&#8221 He denied it, and said, &#8220I am not.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore to him, “You are not also one of His disciples, are you?” He denied it, and said, “I am not.” <a href="/lsb/john/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You are not also one of His disciples, are you?” He denied it, and said, “I am not.” <a href="/amp/john/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Simon Peter was [still] standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You are not one of His disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” <a href="/csb/john/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said to him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you? ” He denied it and said, “I am not.” <a href="/hcsb/john/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said to him, &#8220You aren&#8217t one of His disciples too, are you?&#8221 He denied it and said, &#8220I am not!&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore unto him, Art thou also one of his disciples? He denied, and said, I am not. <a href="/cev/john/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> While Simon Peter was standing there warming himself, someone asked him, "Aren't you one of Jesus' followers?" Again Peter denied it and said, "No, I am not!" <a href="/erv/john/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore unto him, Art thou also one of his disciples? He denied, and said, I am not. <a href="/gwt/john/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Simon Peter continued to stand and warm himself by the fire. Some men asked him, "Aren't you, too, one of his disciples?" Peter denied it by saying, "No, I'm not!" <a href="/gnt/john/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Peter was still standing there keeping himself warm. So the others said to him, "Aren't you also one of the disciples of that man?" But Peter denied it. "No, I am not," he said. <a href="/isv/john/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. Some people asked him, "You aren't one of his disciples, too, are you?" He denied it by saying, "I am not!" <a href="/msb/john/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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.? <a href="/net/john/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Meanwhile Simon Peter was standing in the courtyard warming himself. They said to him, "You aren't one of his disciples too, are you?" Peter denied it: "I am not!" <a href="/nheb/john/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore to him, "You are not also one of his disciples, are you?" He denied it, and said, "I am not." <a href="/wbt/john/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore to him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. <a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Simon Peter remained standing and warming himself, and this led to their asking him, "Are you also one of his disciples?" He denied it, and said, "No, I am not." <a href="/web/john/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore to him, “You aren’t also one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Simon Peter was standing and warming himself, then they said to him, “Are you also of His disciples?” He denied and said, “I am not.” <a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. Therefore they said to him, "Are you not also one of His disciples?" He denied it and said, "I am not." <a href="/ylt/john/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Simon Peter was standing and warming himself, they said then to him, 'Art thou also of his disciples?' he denied, and said, 'I am not.' <a href="/slt/john/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Simon Peter was standing, and warming himself. Then said they to him, Art thou not also of his disciples he denied, and said, I am not.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Simon Peter was standing, and warming himself. They said therefore to him: Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said: I am not. <a href="/cpdv/john/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. Then they said to him, “Are you not also one of his disciples?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” <a href="/nabre/john/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Now Simon Peter was standing there keeping warm. And they said to him, “You are not one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They asked him, “You are not also one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said to him, Why, are you also one of his disciples? He denied and said, I am not. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Shimeon Kaypha was standing and warming himself and they were saying to him, “Are you also one of his disciples?” And he denied and said, “I am not.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. Then they said to him: Are not you also one of his disciples? He denied, and said: I am not. <a href="/godbey/john/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Simon Peter was standing and warming: and they said to him, Art thou not one of His disciples? He denied, and said, I am not. <a href="/haweis/john/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Meanwhile Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. Then said they to him, Art not thou also one of this man?s disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. <a href="/mace/john/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as Simon Peter then stood there warming himself: they said to him, art not thou also one of his disciples? which he denied, and said, I am not. <a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Simon Peter remained standing and warming himself, and this led to their asking him, "Are you also one of his disciples?" He denied it, and said, "No, I am not." <a href="/worrell/john/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said, therefore, to him, "Are you also one of His disciples?" He denied, and said, "I am not." <a href="/worsley/john/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Simon Peter stood warming himself: and they said to him, Art not thou one of his disciples? and he denied it, and said, I am not. <a href="/parallel/john/18-25.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/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6439" 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/john/18.htm">Peter's Second and Third Denials</a> 24Then Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest. 25<a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōn (N-NMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</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/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">still</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: hestōs (V-RPA-NMS) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">standing</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2328.htm" title="2328: thermainomenos (V-PPM-NMS) -- To warm; mid: I warm myself. From therme; to heat.">warming himself.</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipon (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">they asked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- 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/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“Aren’t</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">one of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētōn (N-GMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples?”</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinos (DPro-NMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">He</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.">denied it</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“I am</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.">not.”</a> 26One 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?”…<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="/matthew/26-69.htm">Matthew 26:69-75</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.” / 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="/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66-72</a> While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down / and saw him warming himself there. She looked at Peter and said, “You also were with Jesus the Nazarene.” / 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. ... <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">Luke 22:54-62</a> Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance. / When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. / A servant girl saw him seated in the firelight and looked intently at him. “This man also was with Him,” she said. ... <a href="/john/13-36.htm">John 13:36-38</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.” / “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="/john/18-15.htm">John 18:15-18</a> Now Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. / But Peter stood outside at the door. Then the disciple who was known to the high priest went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in. / 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. ... <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="/mark/8-38.htm">Mark 8:38</a> If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.” <a href="/luke/12-9.htm">Luke 12:9</a> But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. <a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21-30</a> After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ... <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a> When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. <a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13-14</a> The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. / You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. <a href="/acts/4-10.htm">Acts 4:10-12</a> then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. / This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ / Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a> Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12-13</a> if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; / if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. <a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Psalm 31:13</a> For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore to him, Are not you also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.stood.<a href="/john/18-18.htm">John 18:18</a> And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.<a href="/mark/14-37.htm">Mark 14:37,38,67</a> And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? … <a href="/luke/22-56.htm">Luke 22:56</a> But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.They.<a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Matthew 26:69,71</a> Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee… <a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68-70</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.He.<a href="/genesis/18-15.htm">Genesis 18:15</a> Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.<a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a> The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.<a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Galatians 2:11-13</a> But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/13-38.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/john/18-19.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/18-17.htm">Led</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/18-15.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/john/18-22.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/john/18-22.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Warmed</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Warming</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/18-27.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/john/18-36.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Led</a> <a href="/john/18-26.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/20-2.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/james/2-16.htm">Warmed</a> <a href="/job/31-20.htm">Warming</a><div class="vheading2">John 18</div>1. <a href="/john/18-1.htm">Judas betrays Jesus.</a> 6. <a href="/john/18-6.htm">The officers fall to the ground.</a> 10. <a href="/john/18-10.htm">Peter cuts off Malchus' ear.</a> 12. <a href="/john/18-12.htm">Jesus is taken, and led unto Annas and Caiaphas.</a> 15. <a href="/john/18-15.htm">Peter's denial.</a> 19. <a href="/john/18-19.htm">Jesus examined before Caiaphas.</a> 25. <a href="/john/18-25.htm">Peter's second and third denial.</a> 28. <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Jesus arraigned before Pilate.</a> 36. <a href="/john/18-36.htm">His kingdom.</a> 40. <a href="/john/18-40.htm">The Jews prefer Barabbas.</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/john/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. Peter's presence in the courtyard of the high priest is significant. He is physically close to Jesus, yet spiritually distant at this moment. The act of warming himself by the fire symbolizes his attempt to find comfort in a hostile environment. This setting is reminiscent of <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a>, where the righteous are warned against standing in the way of sinners. The courtyard is a place of trial and judgment, and Peter's actions here contrast with his earlier boldness in the Garden of Gethsemane (<a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10</a>).So they asked him, “Aren’t you also one of His disciples?” The question posed to Peter is a direct challenge to his association with Jesus. This moment fulfills Jesus' prophecy in <a href="/john/13-38.htm">John 13:38</a>, where He foretold Peter's denial. The question comes from the bystanders, possibly servants or officers of the high priest, who recognize Peter as a follower of Jesus. This reflects the tension and fear among the disciples after Jesus' arrest, as they are now targets of suspicion and potential persecution.He denied it and said, “I am not.” Peter's denial is a pivotal moment, highlighting human weakness and fear. Despite his earlier declarations of loyalty (<a href="/john/13-37.htm">John 13:37</a>), Peter succumbs to pressure. This denial is the second of three, emphasizing the completeness of his failure. It serves as a reminder of the need for divine strength in the face of trials. Peter's denial contrasts with Jesus' steadfastness during His own interrogation. This moment also foreshadows Peter's eventual restoration and leadership in the early church, as seen in <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-19</a>, demonstrating the theme of redemption and forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/simon_peter.htm">Simon Peter</a> One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and later leadership in the early church. Here, he is in a moment of weakness, denying his association with Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_courtyard.htm">The Courtyard</a> The setting is the courtyard of the high priest, where Jesus is being tried. It is a place of tension and fear for the disciples. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_questioners.htm">The Questioners</a> Those who question Peter are likely servants and officers of the high priest, representing the hostile environment towards Jesus and His followers. 4. <a href="/topical/d/denial.htm">Denial</a> This event is Peter's second denial of Jesus, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy that Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crows. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_fire.htm">The Fire</a> Peter is warming himself by a fire, symbolizing both physical comfort and the spiritual coldness of his denial.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_fear_and_weakness.htm">The Reality of Fear and Weakness</a> Even the most devoted followers of Christ can experience moments of fear and weakness. Peter's denial serves as a reminder of our human frailty. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Vigilance</a> Peter's denial occurred after he failed to stay awake and pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Spiritual vigilance is crucial in times of trial. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_repentance_and_restoration.htm">The Power of Repentance and Restoration</a> Peter's account does not end with his denial. His later repentance and restoration by Jesus show that failure is not final with God. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_peer_pressure.htm">The Danger of Peer Pressure</a> Peter's denial was influenced by the pressure of those around him. We must be aware of how external pressures can lead us away from our convictions. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy_and_fulfillment.htm">The Role of Prophecy and Fulfillment</a> Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial and its fulfillment underscores the reliability of His words and the sovereignty of God in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 18</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus_the_true_light.htm">Why did Peter sever Malchus's ear?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_ask_peter_3_times.htm">John 21:15-17 - Why does Jesus repeat his question to Peter three times, and does this contradict or overlap inconsistently with Peter's declarations in earlier chapters?</a> <a href="/q/does_john_20_1-8_conflict_with_other_gospels.htm">Does the 'beloved disciple's' deeper insight in John 20:1-8 conflict with other Gospel depictions of the apostles' understanding?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jesus'_tenth_disciple.htm">Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself.--Better, And Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. (Comp. <a href="/john/18-18.htm" title="And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.">John 18:18</a>.) The words are repeated to draw attention to the fact that he was standing in the court at the time when Jesus was sent from Annas unto Caiaphas, that is, from one wing of the quadrangular building across the court to the other. In <a href="/luke/22-61.htm" title="And the Lord turned, and looked on Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, Before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice.">Luke 22:61</a> it is said that "the Lord turned and looked upon Peter."Art not thou also one of his disciples?--Comp. Note to <a href="/john/18-17.htm" title="Then said the damsel that kept the door to Peter, Are not you also one of this man's disciples? He said, I am not.">John 18:17</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - Ἠν δέ. In startling contrast to this scene, and while Annas had completed his bad-hearted but foiled inquisition, possibly even while our Lord was being transferred from the one court to the other - an event which provided an opportunity for the searching, loving, compassionate glance which broke Peter's heart - the second and third denials of Peter were also being enacted. Now Simon Peter, who had been challenged by the doorkeeper, was standing and warming himself (a form of verbal construction of auxiliary verb with participle to which John is addicted, and especially in those portions of his Gospel which represent his personal composition; <a href="/john/1-6.htm">John 1:6, 9, 24, 27</a>; <a href="/john/3-24.htm">John 3:24, 27</a>) - "standing," not "sitting," as Luke describes his position at the first denial, having, we might suppose, impetuously changed his position. They said therefore unto him, Art thou also one of his disciples? This sentence of John really gathers up another moment of Peter's terrible fall, variously and even discrepantly put by the synoptic narrative, and is virtually accordant with them all three. According to Matthew "another maid," according to Mark "the maid" who had first challenged him, returned to the assault. Nothing more likely than that what was said by one woman should be eagerly taken up by another, and therefore that both statements are true. Luke, however, describes the event thus: ἑτερος, "another man" (perhaps "a different person") saw him and said, "Thou art one of them." John's statement embraces the substance of all three statements, "They said unto him." The general resemblance of the second charge brought against the apostle, as stated by all four evangelists, is remarkable. The different personages by whose lips the charge was urged can best be explained by the occurrence of simultaneous and widely spreading conviction, instead of an unnecessary multiplication of the denials themselves. Matthew and Mark represent Peter as overhearing the conversation of the maids with those who were there (ἐκεῖ), showing the obvious occasion for some eager ἕτερος to take up their statement as an accusation. The difficulty of place is not so easily resolved, for Matthew and Mark speak of the "gate," πυλών, or προαύλιον, "porch," outer hall of the court, and John of the fire where Peter first sat in apparent unconcern. We do not know how near the fire was to the πυλών, whether it was not indeed between the θύρα and the πυλών, in the προαύλιον. According to Matthew he was moving towards the πυλών, probably in the stir of the procession from the house of Annas to the court of Caiaphas. The four evangelists agree in the declaration made by Peter. He denied, and said, I am not; i.e. I am not one of the disciples concerning whom Annas asks. "I do not know the Man." <a href="/commentaries/john/18-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Simon Σίμων (Simōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. 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. still δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. standing ἑστὼς (hestōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. warming himself. θερμαινόμενος (thermainomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2328.htm">Strong's 2328: </a> To warm; mid: I warm myself. From therme; to heat. So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. they asked εἶπον (eipon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. “Aren’t εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd 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. you σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [one] of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. disciples?” μαθητῶν (mathētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. He ἐκεῖνος (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. denied [it] Ἠρνήσατο (Ērnēsato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_720.htm">Strong's 720: </a> Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “I am εἰμί (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st 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. not.” Οὐκ (Ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. 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