66 And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:
66 While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by.
66 And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came,
66 While all this was going on, Peter was down in the courtyard. One of the Chief Priest's servant girls came in
66 Now as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came.
66 Meanwhile, Peter was in the courtyard below. One of the servant girls who worked for the high priest came by
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 14:66
Commentary on Mark 14:66-72
(Read Mark 14:66-72)
Peter's denying Christ began by keeping at a distance from him. Those that are shy of godliness, are far in the way to deny Christ. Those who think it dangerous to be in company with Christ's disciples, because thence they may be drawn in to suffer for him, will find it much more dangerous to be in company with his enemies, because there they may be drawn in to sin against him. When Christ was admired and flocked after, Peter readily owned him; but will own no relation to him now he is deserted and despised. Yet observe, Peter's repentance was very speedy. Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall; and let him that has fallen think of these things, and of his own offences, and return to the Lord with weeping and supplication, seeking forgiveness, and to be raised up by the Holy Spirit.