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A grievous sin. The disciple disowned his Master, the servant his Lord.

I. ITS ELEMENTS.

1. Falsehood.

2. Cowardice.

3. Profanity.

4. Persistence.

II. ITS AGGRAVATIONS.

1. His close connection with Christ.

2. The repeated warnings.

3. Strong professions of devotion.

4. The imperative demands of the time and place.

III. ITS MITIGATIONS. It was —

1. Sudden.

2. Brief.

3. Never repeated.

IV. ITS CHIEF CAUSES.

1. Self-confidence.

2. Blindness to near danger.

3. Negligence of precautions.

4. Fear of derision.

(M. Braithwaite.)

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KJV: And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.

WEB: Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest;