Luke 22:55

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them.

Bible in Basic English

And a fire was lighted in the middle of the open square, and they were seated together, and Peter was among them.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were sitting about it, Peter was in the midst of them.

Free Bible Version

They started a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down by it. Peter was there among them.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when they had kindled a fire in the middes of the hall, and were set downe together, Peter also sate downe among them.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

One Unity Resource Bible

When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard, and had sat down together, Peter [Rock] sat among them.

Translation for Translators

They kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together. Peter sat among them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

After they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them.

Noah Webster Bible

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

World English Bible

When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.

Young's Literal Translation

and they having kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and having sat down together, Peter was sitting in the midst of them,

Context

Peter Denies Jesus

⁵⁴Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance.⁵⁵When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.⁵⁶A servant girl saw him seated in the firelight and looked intently at him. “This man also was with Him,” she said.

Sermons

Separated and Saturated

Warren Wiersbe

Summary

This verse describes Peter following Jesus after His arrest, but from a distance and in the courtyard of the high priest. Peter's actions reflect a mixture of loyalty and fear, as he wants to see the outcome of the situation but is also hesitant to openly associate himself with Jesus. This moment foreshadows Peter's denial of Jesus, showing the weakness of human resolve in the face of adversity. It serves as a reminder of the importance of standing firm in faith even when faced with challenges or persecution.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But a certain maid beheld him,.... Looked upon him, and took notice of him, and observed his countenance and gesture: as he sat by the fire; or light; See Gill on Mar 14:54. And both by the light of the fire, and other lights, which were doubtless in the hall, she discovered something in him, which made her look at him again with some earnestness; and earnestly looked upon him, and said, this man was also with him; that fellow, that vile and contemptible wretch, now examining before the high priest; thus in a contemptuous manner, as was the custom and style of that nation, she disdained to mention the name of Jesus; though the Persic version here expresses it; and her sense was, that Peter was one of that clan, a disciple of his, and was only come hither as a spy.

Luke 22:55

Peter Denies Jesus

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them.

Bible in Basic English

And a fire was lighted in the middle of the open square, and they were seated together, and Peter was among them.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were sitting about it, Peter was in the midst of them.

Free Bible Version

They started a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down by it. Peter was there among them.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when they had kindled a fire in the middes of the hall, and were set downe together, Peter also sate downe among them.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

One Unity Resource Bible

When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard, and had sat down together, Peter [Rock] sat among them.

Translation for Translators

They kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together. Peter sat among them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

After they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them.

Noah Webster Bible

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

World English Bible

When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.

Young's Literal Translation

and they having kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and having sat down together, Peter was sitting in the midst of them,