The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 26:69-75
The denial of Peter: v. 69. Now Peter sat without in the palace; and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. v. 70. But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. v. 71. 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. v. 72. And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the Man. v. 73. And after a while came unto him they that stood by,... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 26:65-68
The sentence: v. 65. 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. v. 66. What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death. v. 67. Then did they spit in His face, and buffeted Him; and others smote Him with the palms of their hands, v. 68. saying, Prophesy unto us, Thou Christ, Who is he that smote Thee? It was the sign of the greatest grief, of the deepest mourning,... read more