Mark 14:71

71 But he broke out into curses and oaths, declaring, "I know nothing of the man you are talking about."

Mark 14:71 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 14:71

But he began to curse and to swear
To wish the most dreadful things upon himself, and to swear by the living God;

[saying], I know not this man of whom ye speak:
(See Gill on Matthew 26:74).

Mark 14:71 In-Context

69 Again the maidservant saw him, and again began to say to the people standing by, "He is one of them."

70 A second time he repeatedly denied it. Soon afterwards the bystanders again accused Peter, saying, "You are surely one of them, for you too are a Galilaean."

71 But he broke out into curses and oaths, declaring, "I know nothing of the man you are talking about."

72 No sooner had he spoken than a cock crowed for the second time, and Peter recollected the words of Jesus, "Before the cock crows twice, you will three times disown me." And as he thought of it, he wept aloud.