52-53 Jesus spoke to those who had come—high priests, Temple police, religion leaders: “What is this, jumping me with swords and clubs as if I were a dangerous criminal? Day after day I’ve been with you in the Temple and you’ve not so much as lifted a hand against me. But do it your way—it’s a dark night, a dark hour.”

A Rooster Crowed

54-56 Arresting Jesus, they marched him off and took him into the house of the Chief Priest. Peter followed, but at a safe distance. In the middle of the courtyard some people had started a fire and were sitting around it, trying to keep warm. One of the serving maids sitting at the fire noticed him, then took a second look and said, “This man was with him!”

Read full chapter

53 Every day I was with you in the temple courts,(A) and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour(B)—when darkness reigns.”(C)

Peter Disowns Jesus(D)

54 Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest.(E) Peter followed at a distance.(F) 55 And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them.

Read full chapter