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One of the servant girls who worked for the high priest came by <a href="/esv/mark/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came, <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Peter being below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest comes, <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest: <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Now as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came. <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And while Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the slave women of the high priest came, <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> As Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant-girls of the high priest came, <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant-girls of the high priest came, <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant-girls of the high priest came, <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> While Peter was down below in the courtyard, one of the servant-girls of the high priest came, <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the high priest’s maidservants came. <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the high priest&#8217s servants came. <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as Peter was beneath in the court, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest; <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> While Peter was still in the courtyard, a servant girl of the high priest came up <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as Peter was beneath in the court, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest; <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Peter was in the courtyard. One of the chief priest's female servants <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Peter was still down in the courtyard when one of the High Priest's servant women came by. <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> While Peter was down in the courtyard, one of the high priest's servant girls came by. <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Now while Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the high priest's slave girls came by. <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now as Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came, <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as Peter was below in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest: <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now while Peter was below in the quadrangle, one of the High Priest's maidservants came, <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> As Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the maids of the high priest came, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Peter being in the hall beneath, there comes one of the maids of the chief priest, <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Peter being below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest comes, <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Peter being in the hall beneath, there doth come one of the maids of the chief priest, <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Peter being in the hall how, one of the chief priest's young girls comes:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now when Peter was in the court below, there cometh one of the maidservants of the high priest. <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And while Peter was in the court below, one of the maidservants of the high priest arrived. <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the high priest’s maids came along. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant-girls of the high priest came by.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when Simon was below in the courtyard, there came a young maidservant of the high priest; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And while Shimeon was below in the courtyard, a certain handmaid of The High Priest came.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And while Peter was in the court below, one of the maid servants of the chief priest came; <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Peter being in the court, one of the maidservants of the high priest comes down; <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And as Peter was in the hall, at the lower end, there came to him one of the high-priest?s maid-servants: <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> In the mean time Peter was in the entry of the hall, where one of the maids belonging to the high priest came: <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now while Peter was below in the quadrangle, one of the High Priest's maidservants came, <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, as Peter was beneath in the court, there comes one of the maids of the high priest; <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Peter being in the hall below, there came one of the maid-servants of the high priest; <a href="/parallel/mark/14-66.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=5157" 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> 65Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face. 66<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">While</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petrou (N-GMS) -- 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: ontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- 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/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/833.htm" title="833: aulē (N-DFS) -- From the same as aer; a yard; by implication, a mansion.">courtyard</a> <a href="/greek/2736.htm" title="2736: katō (Adv) -- (a) down, below, also: downwards, (b) lower, under, less, of a length of time. Also katotero; adverb from kata; downwards.">below,</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: mia (Adj-NFS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3814.htm" title="3814: paidiskōn (N-GFP) -- A female slave, maidservant, maid, young girl. Feminine diminutive of pais; a girl, i.e., a female slave or servant.">servant girls</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 the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereōs (N-GMS) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">high priest</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">came down</a> 67and saw him warming himself there. She looked at Peter and said, “You also were with Jesus the Nazarene.”…<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="/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/18-15.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="/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/26-58.htm">Matthew 26:58</a> But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. <a href="/luke/22-55.htm">Luke 22:55</a> When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. <a href="/john/18-16.htm">John 18:16</a> 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. <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="/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="/luke/22-31.htm">Luke 22:31-34</a> Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat. / But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” / “Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.” ... <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="/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="/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. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Psalm 38:11</a> My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there comes one of the maids of the high priest:as.<a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Mark 14:54</a> And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.<a href="/matthew/26-58.htm">Matthew 26:58,69,70</a> But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end… <a href="/luke/22-55.htm">Luke 22:55-57</a> And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them… One.<a href="/john/18-15.htm">John 18:15-18</a> And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/amos/2-9.htm">Below</a> <a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Beneath</a> <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Building</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Court</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Courtyard</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-5.htm">Girls</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">High</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-17.htm">Maids</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Maidservants</a> <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Open</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Palace-Court</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/mark/14-47.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/nahum/2-7.htm">Servant-Girls</a> <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Square</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/8-23.htm">Below</a> <a href="/john/8-23.htm">Beneath</a> <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">Building</a> <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Court</a> <a href="/luke/22-55.htm">Courtyard</a> <a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Girls</a> <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/12-45.htm">Maids</a> <a href="/luke/12-45.htm">Maidservants</a> <a href="/luke/1-64.htm">Open</a> <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Palace-Court</a> <a href="/mark/14-67.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/mark/14-69.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/ruth/2-22.htm">Servant-Girls</a> <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">Square</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'; 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The courtyard likely refers to the open area of the high priest's house, a place where servants and guards would gather. This setting is significant as it contrasts with the intimacy of the Last Supper and the solitude of Gethsemane, highlighting Peter's isolation. The "courtyard below" suggests a multi-level structure, typical of affluent homes in Jerusalem during this period, indicating the high priest's status.one of the servant girls of the high priest The mention of a servant girl emphasizes the unexpected nature of Peter's challenge. In the cultural context, women, especially servants, held little authority, yet she plays a pivotal role in Peter's denial. This encounter fulfills Jesus' prophecy of Peter's denial (<a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Mark 14:30</a>). The high priest, likely Caiaphas, was a significant religious authority, and his servants would be familiar with the events surrounding Jesus' arrest, adding tension to Peter's situation.came down The phrase "came down" suggests movement from a higher level, possibly indicating the servant girl was initially inside the house or on an upper floor. This movement could symbolize the impending confrontation and Peter's impending failure. The act of coming down also reflects the narrative's progression towards Peter's denial, a moment of spiritual descent for him. This detail underscores the gravity of the situation, as Peter is about to face a test of faith in a hostile environment.<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 for his denial of Jesus. In this passage, he is in a vulnerable position, having followed Jesus to the high priest's courtyard after His arrest. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_courtyard.htm">The Courtyard</a> The setting of this event, located at the high priest's residence. It is a place of tension and fear for Peter, as he is surrounded by those who are hostile to Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant_girl.htm">The Servant Girl</a> A seemingly insignificant character who plays a crucial role in Peter's denial. Her recognition of Peter sets the stage for his subsequent denials. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest.htm">The High Priest</a> The religious leader of the Jewish people at the time, whose residence serves as the backdrop for this event. His authority and the hostility of his household contribute to Peter's fear. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_denial.htm">The Event of Denial</a> This moment is the beginning of Peter's threefold denial of Jesus, fulfilling Jesus' earlier prophecy about Peter's actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_fear_and_pressure.htm">The Reality of Fear and Pressure</a> Even the strongest believers can falter under pressure. Peter's denial is a reminder of human frailty and the need for reliance on God's strength. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_seemingly_insignificant_individuals.htm">The Role of seemingly insignificant individuals</a> God can use anyone, even those who seem insignificant, to fulfill His purposes. The servant girl's role in Peter's denial shows how God orchestrates events for His greater plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Vigilance</a> Peter's experience teaches the importance of being spiritually vigilant and prepared, especially in times of trial and temptation. <a href="/topical/t/the_path_to_restoration.htm">The Path to Restoration</a> Despite Peter's failure, his account does not end in denial. Jesus' later restoration of Peter (John 21) offers hope and a path to redemption for all who repent. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prophecy.htm">The Power of Prophecy</a> Jesus' accurate prediction of Peter's denial highlights the divine nature of Christ and the reliability of His word.<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/what_does_'die_once'_mean.htm">Who was Rhoda in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_galileans_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the Galileans in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_before_dawn.htm">Did Peter deny Jesus before the rooster crowed?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_impulse_control.htm">What does the Bible say about impulse control?</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>(66) And as Peter was beneath.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/26-69.htm" title="Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came to him, saying, You also were with Jesus of Galilee.">Matthew 26:69-75</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 66. - And as Peter was beneath in the court. The room in which the Sanhedrim were assembled was an upper chamber. <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-66.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>While Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Peter Πέτρου (Petrou) Noun - Genitive 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 ὄντος (ontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine 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. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine 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. courtyard αὐλῇ (aulē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_833.htm">Strong's 833: </a> From the same as aer; a yard; by implication, a mansion. below, κάτω (katō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2736.htm">Strong's 2736: </a> (a) down, below, also: downwards, (b) lower, under, less, of a length of time. Also katotero; adverb from kata; downwards. one μία (mia) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of the 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. high priest’s ἀρχιερέως (archiereōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. servant girls παιδισκῶν (paidiskōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3814.htm">Strong's 3814: </a> A female slave, maidservant, maid, young girl. Feminine diminutive of pais; a girl, i.e., a female slave or servant. came down ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/14-66.htm">Mark 14:66 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 14:66 As Peter was in the courtyard below (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/14-65.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 14:65"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 14:65" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/14-67.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 14:67"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 14:67" /></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>