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Just then, a rooster crowed. <a href="/esv/mark/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you mean.” And he went out into the gateway and the rooster crowed. <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor even understand what you say." And he went forth out into the porch; and the rooster crowed. <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are saying.” And he went out on the porch, and a rooster crowed. <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” And he went out onto the porch. <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> But he denied it, saying, &#8220I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.&#8221 And he went out onto the porch, and a rooster crowed. <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” And he went out onto the porch. <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” And he went out into the entryway. <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” Then he went out [of the courtyard] to the porch, [and a rooster crowed.] <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But he denied it: “I don’t know or understand what you’re talking about.” Then he went out to the entryway, and a rooster crowed. <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But he denied it: &#8220I don&#8217t know or understand what you&#8217re talking about!&#8221 Then he went out to the entryway, and a rooster crowed. <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> But he denied, saying, I neither know, nor understand what thou sayest: and he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Peter replied, "That isn't true! I don't know what you're talking about. I don't have any idea what you mean." He went out to the gate, and a rooster crowed. <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> But he denied, saying, I neither know, nor understand what thou sayest: and he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But Peter denied it by saying, "I don't know him, and I don't understand what you're talking about." He went to the entrance. Then a rooster crowed. <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> But he denied it. "I don't know ? I don't understand what you are talking about," he answered, and went out into the passageway. Just then a rooster crowed. <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> But he denied it, saying, "I don't know—or even understand—what you're talking about!" Then he went out into the entryway. Just then a rooster crowed. <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> But he denied it: "I don't even understand what you're talking about!" Then he went out to the gateway, and a rooster crowed. <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you are saying." And he went out into the forecourt, and a rooster crowed. <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But he denied, saying, I know not, neither do I understand what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crowed. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But he denied it, and said, "I don't know--I don't understand--What do you mean?" And then he went out into the outer court. Just then a cock crowed. <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are saying.” He went out on the porch, and the rooster crowed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he denied, saying, “I have not known [Him], neither do I understand what you say”; and he went forth outside to the porch, and a rooster crowed. <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor even understand what you say." And he went forth out into the porch; and the rooster crowed. <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he denied, saying, 'I have not known him, neither do I understand what thou sayest;' and he went forth without to the porch, and a cock crew. <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand what thou sayest. And he went forth without into the vestibule; and the cock uttered a sound.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he denied, saying: I neither know nor understand what thou sayest. And he went forth before the court; and the cock crew. <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you saying.” And he went outside, in front of the court; and a rooster crowed. <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> But he denied it saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” So he went out into the outer court. [Then the cock crowed.] <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But he denied it, saying, “I do not know or understand what you are talking about.” And he went out into the forecourt. Then the cock crowed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But he denied it and said, I do not understand what you are saying. Then he went out to the porch, and the cock crowed. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he denied it and he said, “I don't know what you are saying,”, and he went forth outside to the porch and a rooster crowed.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But he denied, saying: I neither know, nor understand what you say. And he went out into the entrance, and the cock crew. <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he denied, saying, I know not, neither do I understand what you say. And he went out into the portico; and the cock crew. <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then he denied it, saying, I do not so much as know him, nor understand what thou art saying. And he went out into the vestibule; and the cock crew. <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but he denied it, saying, I don't know him, neither am I acquainted with any such you mention, and he went out into the porch, when the cock crow'd. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But he denied it, and said, "I don't know--I don't understand--What do you mean?" And then he went out into the outer court. Just then a cock crowed. <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But he denied, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you are saying." And he went out into the porch [and the cock crowed]. <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but he denied it, saying, I do not know Him, nor do I understand what thou meanest. And he went out into the porch, and the cock crew. <a href="/parallel/mark/14-68.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5172" 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/mark/14.htm">Peter Denies Jesus</a> …67and saw him warming himself there. She looked at Peter and said, “You also were with Jesus the Nazarene.” 68<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></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/3777.htm" title="3777: Oute (Conj) -- And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even.">“</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I do not know</a> <a href="/greek/3777.htm" title="3777: oute (Conj) -- And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even.">or even</a> <a href="/greek/1987.htm" title="1987: epistamai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with.">understand</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what</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/3004.htm" title="3004: legeis (V-PIA-2S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">are talking about,”</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">he said.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">he went</a> <a href="/greek/1854.htm" title="1854: exō (Adv) -- Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively.">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: to (Art-ANS) -- 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/4259.htm" title="4259: proaulion (N-ANS) -- A porch, court before a building, vestibule. Neuter of a presumed compound of pro and aule; a forecourt, i.e. Vestibule.">gateway,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/220.htm" title="220: alektōr (N-NMS) -- A cock, rooster. From aleko; a cock or male fowl.">the rooster</a> <a href="/greek/5455.htm" title="5455: ephōnēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.">crowed.</a> 69There the servant girl saw him and again said to those standing nearby, “This man is one of them.”…<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/26-70.htm">Matthew 26:70</a> But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.” <a href="/luke/22-57.htm">Luke 22:57</a> But Peter denied it. “Woman, I do not know Him,” he said. <a href="/john/18-25.htm">John 18:25</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="/john/13-38.htm">John 13:38</a> “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="/matthew/26-34.htm">Matthew 26:34</a> “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” <a href="/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34</a> 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="/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="/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/18-17.htm">John 18:17</a> 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/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="/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/18-27.htm">John 18:27</a> Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed. <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>But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what you say. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.he denied.<a href="/mark/14-29.htm">Mark 14:29-31</a> But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I… <a href="/john/13-36.htm">John 13:36-38</a> Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards… <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12,13</a> If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: … he went.<a href="/matthew/26-71.htm">Matthew 26:71,72</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… and the.<a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Mark 14:30</a> And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Cock</a> <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">Court</a> <a href="/matthew/26-74.htm">Crew</a> <a href="/matthew/26-74.htm">Crowed</a> <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/matthew/26-72.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/mark/11-4.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-18.htm">Entryway</a> <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/26-71.htm">Gateway</a> <a href="/mark/9-10.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Onto</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/matthew/26-71.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Rooster</a> <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-8.htm">Vestibule</a> <a href="/matthew/26-70.htm">You're</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Cock</a> <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">Court</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Crew</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Crowed</a> <a href="/mark/15-14.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/mark/14-70.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-18.htm">Entryway</a> <a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/16-20.htm">Gateway</a> <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Onto</a> <a href="/luke/6-30.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/luke/16-20.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Rooster</a> <a href="/mark/14-71.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/luke/2-50.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/judges/3-23.htm">Vestibule</a> <a href="/mark/14-71.htm">You're</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 14</div>1. <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">A conspiracy against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.</a> 10. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Judas sells his Master for money.</a> 12. <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;</a> 26. <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.</a> 43. <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Judas betrays him with a kiss.</a> 46. <a href="/mark/14-46.htm">Jesus is apprehended in the garden;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/14-53.htm">falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;</a> 65. <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">shamefully abused by them;</a> 66. <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">and thrice 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/mark/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But he denied it. Peter's denial of Jesus is a pivotal moment in the Gospels, highlighting human weakness and fear. This denial fulfills Jesus' earlier prophecy that Peter would disown Him three times before the rooster crowed (<a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Mark 14:30</a>). The act of denial is significant in Jewish culture, where loyalty and honor are highly valued. Peter's fear of association with Jesus during His trial reflects the intense pressure and danger faced by Jesus' followers.“I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Peter's response is a strong disavowal, emphasizing both ignorance and misunderstanding. This reflects a common human reaction to fear and threat, where self-preservation can lead to denial of truth. The language used here is emphatic, indicating Peter's desperation to distance himself from Jesus. This moment is a stark contrast to Peter's earlier bold declarations of loyalty (<a href="/mark/14-29.htm">Mark 14:29-31</a>). It also serves as a reminder of the frailty of human resolve without divine strength.Then he went out to the gateway, The gateway likely refers to the entrance of the high priest's courtyard, a place of transition between the inner court and the outside world. This movement symbolizes Peter's physical and spiritual distancing from Jesus. The courtyard setting is significant, as it was a place where servants and guards gathered, increasing the risk of recognition and confrontation for Peter. This setting underscores the tension and danger of the moment.and the rooster crowed. The crowing of the rooster is a fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy and serves as a poignant reminder of Peter's failure. In the cultural context, the rooster's crow was associated with the early morning hours, marking the end of the night. This timing is symbolic of the dawning realization of Peter's denial and the beginning of his path to repentance. The rooster's crow is a call to awareness and reflection, both for Peter and for readers of the Gospel, highlighting themes of repentance and forgiveness.<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 impulsive nature. In this passage, he denies knowing Jesus, fulfilling Jesus' earlier prediction. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant_girl.htm">The Servant Girl</a> A servant of the high priest who recognizes Peter and questions him about his association with Jesus, prompting Peter's denial. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_gateway.htm">The Gateway</a> The location where Peter moves to after his initial denial. It signifies a place of transition and decision, both physically and spiritually. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_rooster.htm">The Rooster</a> The crowing of the rooster serves as a prophetic sign, reminding Peter of Jesus' prediction that he would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed twice. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_denial_event.htm">The Denial Event</a> This event is a pivotal moment in Peter's life, highlighting human weakness and the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about Peter's denial.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/human_weakness_and_divine_foreknowledge.htm">Human Weakness and Divine Foreknowledge</a> Peter's denial illustrates the weakness inherent in human nature, even among the most devoted followers of Christ. It serves as a reminder of our need for God's strength and grace. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_vigilance_and_prayer.htm">The Importance of Vigilance and Prayer</a> Jesus had urged His disciples to watch and pray to avoid falling into temptation. Peter's failure to heed this advice highlights the necessity of spiritual vigilance. <a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_redemption.htm">Restoration and Redemption</a> Despite Peter's denial, Jesus later restores him, demonstrating that failure is not final with God. This offers hope for restoration and redemption after personal failures. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy_in_scripture.htm">The Role of Prophecy in Scripture</a> The fulfillment of Jesus' prediction about Peter's denial underscores the reliability of biblical prophecy and God's sovereign plan. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_stand_for_christ.htm">Courage to Stand for Christ</a> Peter's initial fear and denial contrast with his later boldness in Acts, encouraging believers to rely on the Holy Spirit for courage to stand firm in their faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 14</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus'_prediction_about_peter_fail.htm">Did Jesus' prediction about Peter's denial fail since the cock crowed once before the three denials were complete?</a> <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 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/did_peter_deny_jesus_before_dawn.htm">Did Peter deny Jesus before the rooster crowed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(68) And he went out into the porch.--The noun is not the same as that used by St. Matthew, but signifies literally "the space before the palace," i.e., the vestibule. Substantially, of course, it comes to much the same meaning.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 68. - But he denied, saying, I neither know, nor understand what thou sayest. "This shows the great terror of Peter," says St. Chrysostom, "who, intimidated by the question of a poor servant-girl, denied his Lord; and who yet afterwards, when he had received the Holy Spirit, could say, 'We ought to obey God rather than man.'" I neither know, nor understand what thou sayest. Every word here is emphatic. It amounts to this: "So little do I know who this Jesus is, that I know not what you say or what you ask concerning him. I know not who or what he is or anything about him. A question has been raised as to the number of times that Peter denied our Lord. The narratives are best explained by the consideration that all the denials took place in the house of Caiaphas. Furthermore, the accounts of the evangelists may be reconciled thus: First, Peter denied the Lord in the court of the high priest, when he was first asked by the maidservant, as he sat over the fire (Matthew 24:69); secondly, he denied him with an oath; thirdly, when urged still more, he denied him with many oaths and execrations. The cock crew the first time after the first denial, when we read (<a href="/matthew/26-71.htm">Matthew 26:71</a>) that he went out into the porch (προαύλιον). This crowing would be about one or two in the morning. The second crowing would not be until five or six. This shows us the length of time that the proceedings lasted. It was doubtless as Jesus through the court that he gave Peter that look of unutterable pain and grief which moved him at once to repentance. <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-68.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. he 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. “I do not know οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. or even οὔτε (oute) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3777.htm">Strong's 3777: </a> And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even. understand ἐπίσταμαι (epistamai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1987.htm">Strong's 1987: </a> To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. 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. are talking about,” λέγεις (legeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd 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. he said. λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine 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. Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he went ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. out ἔξω (exō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1854.htm">Strong's 1854: </a> Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively. 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 τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter 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, προαύλιον (proaulion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4259.htm">Strong's 4259: </a> A porch, court before a building, vestibule. Neuter of a presumed compound of pro and aule; a forecourt, i.e. Vestibule. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the rooster ἀλέκτωρ (alektōr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_220.htm">Strong's 220: </a> A cock, rooster. From aleko; a cock or male fowl. crowed. ἐφώνησεν (ephōnēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5455.htm">Strong's 5455: </a> From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/14-68.htm">Mark 14:68 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/14-68.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 14:68 But he denied it saying I neither (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/14-67.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 14:67"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 14:67" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/14-69.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 14:69"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 14:69" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>