Bible Commentary

Then began he to curse and to swear, [saying,] I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. Then began he to curse … – Peter was now irritated beyond endurance. He could no longer resist the evidence that he was known. It had been repeatedly charged on him. His language had betrayed him, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:74”

And after a while came unto [him] they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art [one] of them; for thy speech betrayeth thee. 73. thy speech bewrayeth thee ] Peter was discovered by his use of the Galilan dialect. The Galilans were unable to pronounce the gutturals distinctly, and they lisped, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:73”

And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. Verse 72. And again he denied with an oath] This is a third gradation of his iniquity. He has told a lie, and he swears to support it. A liar has always some suspicion that his testimony is not credited, for he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:72”

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. When he was gone out into the porch – The entrance, or the small apartment between the outer door and the large hall in the center of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:71”

But he denied before [them] all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. But he deeded before them all … – He denied that he was a disciple; he denied that he knew Jesus; he denied (Mark) that he understood what was meant – that is, he did not see any reason why this question … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:70”

Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. 69. in the palace ] Rather, in the court. In Oriental houses the street door opens into an entrance hall or passage: this is the “porch” of Mat 26:71; beyond this is a central … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:69”

saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee? 68. Prophesy unto us ] Observe the coarse popular idea of prophecy breaking out, according to which prophecy is a meaningless exhibition of miraculous power. A similar vein of thought shews itself in the second temptation (ch. Mat 4:6). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:68”

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote [him] with the palms of their hands, 67. buffeted him ] Struck Him with clenched fist. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Then did they spit in his face – This, among the Jews, as among us, was significant of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:67”

What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death. 66. He is guilty of death ] i. e. “has incurred the penalty of death.” The Sanhedrin do not pass sentence, but merely re-affirm their foregone conclusion, and endeavour to have sentence passed and judgment executed by the Procurator. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:66”

Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. 65. rent his clothes ] This act was enjoined by the Rabbinical rules. When the charge of blasphemy was proved “the judges standing on their feet rend their garments, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:65”