68 But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
68 But he denied it. "I don't know or understand what you're talking about," he said, and went out into the entryway.
68 But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you mean." And he went out into the gateway
68 He denied it: "I don't know what you're talking about." He went out on the porch. A rooster crowed.
68 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.
68 But Peter denied it. "I don't know what you're talking about," he said, and he went out into the entryway. Just then, a rooster crowed.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 14:68
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.