Matthew 26:72
New International Version
He denied it again, with an oath: “I don’t know the man!”

New Living Translation
Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. “I don’t even know the man,” he said.

English Standard Version
And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man.”

Berean Standard Bible
And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”

Berean Literal Bible
And again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man."

King James Bible
And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

New King James Version
But again he denied with an oath, “I do not know the Man!”

New American Standard Bible
And again he denied it, with an oath: “I do not know the man.”

NASB 1995
And again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.”

NASB 1977
And again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.”

Amplified Bible
And again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.”

Christian Standard Bible
And again he denied it with an oath: “I don’t know the man! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man!”

American Standard Version
And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.

Contemporary English Version
Again Peter denied it, and this time he swore, "I don't even know that man!"

English Revised Version
And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Again Peter denied it and swore with an oath, "I don't know the man!"

Good News Translation
Again Peter denied it and answered, "I swear that I don't know that man!"

International Standard Version
Again he denied it and swore with an oath, "I don't know the man!"

Majority Standard Bible
And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”

NET Bible
He denied it again with an oath, "I do not know the man!"

New Heart English Bible
Again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man."

Webster's Bible Translation
And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

Weymouth New Testament
Again he denied it with an oath. "I do not know the man," he said.

World English Bible
Again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and again he denied with an oath, “I have not known the Man.”

Berean Literal Bible
And again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man."

Young's Literal Translation
and again did he deny with an oath -- 'I have not known the man.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And again he denied with an oath, That I know not the man.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And again, he denied it with an oath, “For I do not know the man.”

New American Bible
Again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man!”

New Revised Standard Version
Again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Again he denied it with oaths, I do not know the man.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And again he denied with an oath, “I do not know the man.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And again he denied, with an oath: I know not the man.

Godbey New Testament
And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.

Haweis New Testament
Then again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.

Mace New Testament
but he denied it again, and swore I don't know the man.

Weymouth New Testament
Again he denied it with an oath. "I do not know the man," he said.

Worrell New Testament
And again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man."

Worsley New Testament
and he denied a second time, and that with an oath, saying, I know not the man. And a little after, they that stood by came to Peter and said,

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Context
Peter Denies Jesus
71When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” 72And again he denied it with an oath: I do not know the man!” 73After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”…

Cross References
Mark 14:70
But 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.”

Luke 22:58
A short time later, someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.”

John 18:25
Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they asked him, “Aren’t you also one of His disciples?” He denied it and said, “I am not.”

Matthew 10:33
But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven.

Mark 14:68
But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed.

Luke 22:57
But Peter denied it. “Woman, I do not know Him,” he said.

John 13:38
“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.

John 18:17
At this, the servant girl watching the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of this man’s disciples?” “I am not,” he answered.

Matthew 26:34
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

Mark 14:30
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.”

Luke 22:34
But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”

John 13:38
“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.

John 18:27
Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed.

Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

2 Timothy 2:12
if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;


Treasury of Scripture

And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

with.

Matthew 5:34-36
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: …

Exodus 20:7
Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Isaiah 48:1
Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.

I do not.

Matthew 26:74
Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

Luke 22:34
And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

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Matthew 26
1. Jesus foretells his own death.
3. The rulers conspire against him.
6. The woman anoints his feet.
14. Judas bargains to betray him.
17. Jesus eats the Passover;
26. institutes his holy supper;
30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;
36. prays in the garden;
47. and being betrayed by a kiss,
57. is carried to Caiaphas,
69. and denied by Peter.














But he denied it again
This phrase marks the second denial of Peter, a pivotal moment in the Passion narrative. The Greek word for "denied" is "ἀρνέομαι" (arneomai), which means to refuse or disown. This denial is significant because it fulfills Jesus' prophecy that Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed. Historically, this moment is set in the courtyard of the high priest, a place of judgment and fear. Peter's denial is not just a personal failure but a representation of human frailty and the struggle between faith and fear. It serves as a reminder of the need for divine grace and strength in moments of trial.

with an oath
The use of "oath" here, translated from the Greek "ὅρκος" (horkos), indicates a solemn promise or vow. In Jewish culture, oaths were serious commitments, often invoking God's name as a witness to the truth of one's words. Peter's use of an oath to deny knowing Jesus underscores the intensity of his fear and the pressure he felt. It also highlights the gravity of his denial, as he calls upon a sacred promise to assert a falsehood. This act contrasts sharply with Jesus' teachings on the integrity of one's word, as seen in Matthew 5:37, where Jesus advises letting "your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.'"

I do not know the man!
Peter's declaration, "I do not know the man," is a profound statement of disassociation. The Greek word for "know" is "οἶδα" (oida), which implies not just awareness but a deep, personal acquaintance. By referring to Jesus simply as "the man," Peter distances himself from the intimate relationship he shared with Christ. This denial is not just a rejection of friendship but a repudiation of his identity as a disciple. In the broader scriptural context, this moment is a stark contrast to Peter's earlier confession of Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 16:16). It serves as a poignant reminder of the human tendency to falter under pressure and the need for repentance and restoration, which Peter later experiences.

(72) With an oath.--The downward step once taken, the disciple's fall was fatally rapid. Forgetful of his Lord's command forbidding any use of oaths in common speech (Matthew 5:34), he did not shrink from invoking the divine name, directly or indirectly, to attest his falsehood.

Verse 72. - With an oath. Assailed on all sides, and fearing that his simple word would not be taken, Peter now to one and all makes a curt denial, accompanying it with an oath. He was thoroughly determined not to compromise himself, and to silence all suspicion. This was the second stage of his fall. I do not know the man. I have no knowledge of this Jesus of whom you are speaking. He calls his beloved Master "the man"!

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Greek
And
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

again
πάλιν (palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

he denied [it]
ἠρνήσατο (ērnēsato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 720: Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate.

with
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

an oath:
ὅρκου (horkou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3727: An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint.

“I do not know
οἶδα (oida)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

man!”
ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.


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