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14:66 {16} And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:
(16) A grievous example of the frailness of man together with a most comfortable example of the mercy of God, who gives the spirit of repentance and faith to his elect.
14:66-72 As Peter was beneath in the palace. See notes on Mt 26:69-75. Compare Lu 22:54-62 Joh 18:15-17,25-27.
14:66 Mt 26:69; Lu 22:56; John 18:25.
14:66-72 Peter's denying Christ began by keeping at a distance from him. Those that are shy of godliness, are far in the way to deny Christ. Those who think it dangerous to be in company with Christ's disciples, because thence they may be drawn in to suffer for him, will find it much more dangerous to be in company with his enemies, because there they may be drawn in to sin against him. When Christ was admired and flocked after, Peter readily owned him; but will own no relation to him now he is deserted and despised. Yet observe, Peter's repentance was very speedy. Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall; and let him that has fallen think of these things, and of his own offences, and return to the Lord with weeping and supplication, seeking forgiveness, and to be raised up by the Holy Spirit.
Below Beneath Building Chief Court Courtyard Girls High Maids Maidservants Open Palace Palace-Court Peter Priest Priest's Servant Servant-Girls Square
Below Beneath Building Chief Court Courtyard Girls High Maids Maidservants Open Palace Palace-Court Peter Priest Priest's Servant Servant-Girls Square
