Mark 14:68-72 But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what you say. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.… 1. Because of Satan's malice. He will do all in his power to keep men from confessing Christ openly, and to make them deny Him. 2. The strength of our natural corruption makes it difficult to resist Satan's attacks. 3. Weakness of faith and graces. (1) Think it not an easy thing to confess Christ in trial, nor a thing to be performed by our own power; but pray for the "Spirit of strength." (2) Pray for wisdom when and how to confess. (3) Pray for faith. (Dr. Thomas Taylor.) Parallel Verses KJV: But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. |
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