Matthew 26:72 - Exposition

With an oath. Assailed on all sides, and fearing that his simple word would not be taken, Peter now to one and all makes a curt denial, accompanying it with an oath. He was thoroughly determined not to compromise himself, and to silence all suspicion. This was the second stage of his fall. I do not know the man . I have no knowledge of this Jesus of whom you are speaking. He calls his beloved Master "the man"!