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John 18:16 Cross-References

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But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

John 18:16 (KJV)

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SimonPeter, brother of Andrew (MAT 4:18)

Commentary on John 18:16

"But Peter stood at the door without" (ὁ δὲ Πέτρος εἱστήκει πρὸς τῇ θύρᾳ ἔξω/ho de Petros heistēkei pros tē thyra exō)—while John entered with Jesus, Peter remained outside at the θύρα (thyra, "door, gate"). The perfect tense εἱστήκει (heistēkei, "was standing") emphasizes his stationary position, unable to enter. The adverb ἔξω (exō, "outside, without") will become significant—Peter's physical position outside the courtyard symbolizes his impending spiritual distancing through denial."Then went out that other disciple...and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter" (ἐξῆλθεν οὖν...

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