Bible Strands
Mark 14:69
There the servant girl saw him and again said to those standing nearby, “This man is one of them.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The unnamed servant girl identifies Peter to bystanders at the courtyard gate immediately after his first denial and the rooster's crow. She points him out to the group standing nearby, confirming his association with Jesus.
The words — The Greek ἤρξατο πάλιν λέγειν (ērxato palin legein) literally means "began again to say," emphasizing the repetitive nature of the accusation. The participle ἰδοῦσα (idousa) translates as "having seen," indicating her prior observation of Peter before speaking.
The thread — This repeated identification echoes the pattern in Luke 22:58 and John 18:17, where others also press Peter to admit his connection to Jesus. The sequence reinforces the escalating pressure described in Mark 14:38 regarding spiritual weakness.
Why it lands — The verse demands recognition of how external pressure and fear can trigger repeated denial of faith. It requires the reader to confront the reality of human frailty when confronted with public accusation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them.
Cross-references
- Mark 14:38 Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
- Luke 22:58 A short time later, someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.”
- John 18:17 At this, the servant girl watching the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of this man’s disciples?” “I am not,” he answered.
- John 18:25 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.”
- Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.