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Mark 14:67

What does Mark 14:67 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 14:67 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 14:67 means

Seeing Peter by the fire, the maid looks at him and says, “Thou also wast with the Nazarene, even Jesus.” Her observation identifies Peter with Jesus by association and location. The label “the Nazarene” marks Jesus’ humble origins, a title some used with contempt. The accusation is simple and true. In this moment, Peter must either own his connection or deny it. The servant girl’s directness pierces the shadows where Peter hoped to remain unnoticed. The question is not about theology but loyalty: Are you with Him?

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and saith, Thou also wast with the Nazarene, even Jesus.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and saith, Thou also wast with the Nazarene, even Jesus.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And seeing Peter warming himself by the fire, she gave him a look, and said, You were with this Nazarene, even Jesus.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and having seen Peter warming himself, having looked on him, she said, `And thou wast with Jesus of Nazareth!'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when she had seen Peter warming himself looking on him, she saith: Thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and seeing Peter warming himself, having looked at him, says, And thou wast with the Nazarene, Jesus.

Context

This is the first direct challenge to Peter’s association with Jesus. It follows his entry into the courtyard and precedes his first denial. The identification comes from a minor household figure, emphasizing how small a trigger can undo great boasts. After this, Peter will slip to the porch, and the cock will crow, a first warning note. The pattern will continue with a second accusation and denial, and then a final, emphatic disowning accompanied by cursing.

v.66And as Peter was beneath in the court, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest;

v.67This passage

v.68But he denied, saying, I neither know, nor understand what thou sayest: and he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 1:45

    Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

  • Mark 10:47

    And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.

  • John 19:19

    And Pilate wrote a title also, and put it on the cross. And there was written, JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

  • Mark 1:24

    saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus thou Nazarene? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.

  • Matthew 21:11

    And the multitudes said, This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.

  • Mark 14:54

    And Peter had followed him afar off, even within, into the court of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light of the fire.

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