Mark 14:71

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!”

American Standard Version (1901)

But he began to curse, and to swear, I know not this man of whom ye speak.

Bible in Basic English

But, with curses and oaths, he said, I have no knowledge of the man about whom you are talking.

Free Bible Version

Peter began calling down curses on himself and he swore, “I don't know this man who you're talking about.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And he began to curse, and sweare, saying, I knowe not this man of whom ye speake.

King James (Authorized) Version

But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.

One Unity Resource Bible

But he began to curse, and to swear, “I don’t know this man of whom you speak!”

Plain English Version

Peter got really wild, and he said, “I’m telling you, I don’t know that man. I don’t know what you are talking about. God knows that this is true, or if not, he can kill me.”

Translation for Translators

But he began to exclaim, “I do not know the man that you are talking about! Because God knows that I am speaking truthfully, may he punish me if I am lying!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But he began to put himself under curses and to swear, “I do not know this man you are talking about.”

Noah Webster Bible

But he began to curse and to swear, saying , I know not this man of whom ye speak.

World English Bible

But he began to curse and to swear, “I don’t know this man of whom you speak!”

Young's Literal Translation

and he began to anathematize, and to swear — 'I have not known this man of whom ye speak;'

Context

Peter Denies Jesus

⁷⁰But he denied it again. After a little while, those standing nearby said once more to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you too are a Galilean.”⁷¹But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!” ⁷²And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept.

Sermons

I Go a Fishing

Alan Redpath

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Summary

In Mark 14:71, Peter denies knowing Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesus' prediction. This moment serves as a powerful reminder of human weakness and the consequences of fear and doubt. Despite Peter's denial, it also foreshadows the grace and forgiveness that Jesus offers, as Peter later experiences restoration and redemption. This verse showcases the complexity of faith and the journey of growth and transformation that believers undergo, ultimately pointing to the unwavering faithfulness of Christ even in the face of human frailty.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

But he began to curse--"anathematize," or wish himself accursed if what he was now to say was not true. and to swear--or to take a solemn oath. saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.