Peter’s First Denial(A)

15 Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest,(B) he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard,(C) 16 but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the servant girl on duty there and brought Peter in.

17 “You aren’t one of this man’s disciples too, are you?” she asked Peter.

He replied, “I am not.”(D)

18 It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire(E) they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself.(F)

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15 (A)Simon Peter was following Jesus, and so was another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and he entered with Jesus into (B)the courtyard of the high priest, 16 (C)but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in. 17 (D)Then the slave woman who was the doorkeeper *said to Peter, “(E)You are not also one of this Man’s disciples, are you?” He *said, “I am not.” 18 Now the slaves and the (F)officers were standing there, having made (G)a charcoal fire, for it was cold and they were (H)warming themselves; and Peter was also with them, standing and warming himself.

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