Matthew 26:70
New International Version
But he denied it before them all. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said.

New Living Translation
But Peter denied it in front of everyone. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said.

English Standard Version
But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you mean.”

Berean Standard Bible
But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”

Berean Literal Bible
And he denied it before all, saying, "I do not know what you say."

King James Bible
But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

New King James Version
But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.”

New American Standard Bible
But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.”

NASB 1995
But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.”

NASB 1977
But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.”

Amplified Bible
But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.”

Christian Standard Bible
But he denied it in front of everyone: “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But he denied it in front of everyone: “I don’t know what you’re talking about!”

American Standard Version
But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

Contemporary English Version
But in front of everyone Peter said, "That isn't so! I don't know what you are talking about!"

English Revised Version
But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But Peter denied it in front of them all by saying, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Good News Translation
But he denied it in front of them all. "I don't know what you are talking about," he answered,

International Standard Version
But he denied it in front of them all. "I don't know what you're talking about!" he exclaimed.

Majority Standard Bible
But he denied it before them all: ?I do not know what you are talking about.?

NET Bible
But he denied it in front of them all: "I don't know what you're talking about!"

New Heart English Bible
But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about."

Webster's Bible Translation
But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

Weymouth New Testament
He denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean."

World English Bible
But he denied it before them all, saying, “I don’t know what you are talking about.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he denied before all, saying, “I have not known what you say.”

Berean Literal Bible
And he denied it before all, saying, "I do not know what you say."

Young's Literal Translation
And he denied before all, saying, 'I have not known what thou sayest.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he denied before all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he denied before them all, saying: I know not what thou sayest.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But he denied it in the sight of them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.”

New American Bible
But he denied it in front of everyone, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about!”

New Revised Standard Version
But he denied it before all of them, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But he denied it before all of them, and said, I do not understand what you are saying.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But he denied before all of them and he said, “I do not know what you are saying.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But he denied before them all, saying: I know not what you say.

Godbey New Testament
And he denied before all, I know not what you say.

Haweis New Testament
But he denied it before them all, asserting, I know not what thou art saying.

Mace New Testament
but he denied it before them all, saying, I know nothing of the matter.

Weymouth New Testament
He denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean."

Worrell New Testament
But he denied before them all, saying, "I know not what you are saying."

Worsley New Testament
but he denied it before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter Denies Jesus
69Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said. 70But he denied it before them all: I do not know what you are talking about.” 71When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”…

Cross References
Mark 14:68
But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed.

Luke 22:57
But Peter denied it. “Woman, I do not know Him,” he said.

John 18:25-27
Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they asked him, “Aren’t you also one of His disciples?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” / One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?” / Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed.

Matthew 10:33
But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven.

Mark 8:38
If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”

Luke 12:9
But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

John 13:38
“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.

John 16:32
“Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.

Acts 3:13-14
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. / You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.

2 Timothy 2:12
if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

1 John 2:22-23
Who is the liar, if it is not the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son. / Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well.

Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

Isaiah 51:12-13
“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass? / But you have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in terror all day long because of the fury of the oppressor who is bent on destruction. But where is the fury of the oppressor?

Jeremiah 17:5
This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.

Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.


Treasury of Scripture

But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what you say.

Matthew 26:34,35,40-43,51,56,58
Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice…

Psalm 119:115-117
Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God…

Proverbs 28:26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

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Matthew 26
1. Jesus foretells his own death.
3. The rulers conspire against him.
6. The woman anoints his feet.
14. Judas bargains to betray him.
17. Jesus eats the Passover;
26. institutes his holy supper;
30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;
36. prays in the garden;
47. and being betrayed by a kiss,
57. is carried to Caiaphas,
69. and denied by Peter.














But he denied it before them all:
Peter's denial occurs in the courtyard of the high priest, a setting that underscores the tension and fear surrounding Jesus' arrest. This moment fulfills Jesus' earlier prophecy in Matthew 26:34, where He predicts Peter's denial. The act of denial is significant, as Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, succumbs to fear and pressure, highlighting human frailty. This denial is public, emphasizing the shame and the gravity of Peter's actions. The courtyard setting, likely part of a large, affluent home, would have been bustling with people, increasing the pressure on Peter.

“I do not know what you are talking about.”
Peter's response is a direct lie, reflecting his fear of association with Jesus. This statement is a fulfillment of Jesus' prediction and serves as a stark contrast to Peter's earlier bold declarations of loyalty (Matthew 26:33). The denial is not just a personal failure but a moment that reflects the broader theme of misunderstanding and rejection of Jesus' mission. This phrase also connects to the prophecy in Zechariah 13:7, where the shepherd is struck, and the sheep scatter, illustrating the disciples' abandonment of Jesus. Peter's denial is a reminder of the need for divine grace and forgiveness, which is later extended to him by the resurrected Christ (John 21:15-19).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Peter
One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and impulsive nature. In this passage, he denies knowing Jesus, fulfilling Jesus' earlier prediction.

2. The Courtyard
The setting of Peter's denial, where he is surrounded by others who are questioning him. This location is significant as it represents a place of trial and testing for Peter.

3. Servant Girl
The individual who first challenges Peter, prompting his denial. Her role highlights the pressure Peter faced even from those perceived as less threatening.

4. Jesus' Arrest
The broader context of this event, where Jesus is being tried and Peter's fear of association with Him leads to his denial.

5. The High Priest's House
The location where Jesus is being held and tried, setting the stage for Peter's denial outside in the courtyard.
Teaching Points
The Reality of Human Weakness
Peter's denial serves as a reminder of our human frailty and the ease with which fear can lead us to deny our faith.

The Importance of Vigilance and Prayer
Jesus' earlier admonition to "watch and pray" (Matthew 26:41) underscores the need for spiritual vigilance to withstand temptation.

The Power of Repentance and Restoration
Despite Peter's failure, his later restoration by Jesus (John 21:15-19) illustrates the power of repentance and God's grace.

The Role of Fear in Denial
Fear of man and the consequences of association with Christ can lead to denial. We must seek courage through the Holy Spirit.

The Assurance of Christ's Intercession
Jesus' prayer for Peter (Luke 22:32) assures us of His ongoing intercession for believers, even in moments of weakness.Verse 70. - He denied before them all. This was the first batch of accusations and denials. The equivocal denial was made vehemently and openly, so that all around heard it. It does not seem that he would have incurred any danger if he had boldly confessed his discipleship, so that this renunciation was gratuitous and unnecessary. I know not what thou sayest. This is virtually a denial of the allegation made, though in an indirect and evasive form, implying, "I do not know what you are alluding to."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

he denied [it]
ἠρνήσατο (ērnēsato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 720: Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate.

before
ἔμπροσθεν (emprosthen)
Preposition
Strong's 1715: From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time).

[them] all:
πάντων (pantōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

“I do not know
οἶδα (oida)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

what
τί (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

you are talking about.”
λέγεις (legeis)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.


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