67 (A)Then spat they in his face, and buffeted him, and others smote him with rods,

68 Saying, Prophesy to us, O Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

69 (B)[a]Peter [b]sat without in the hall, and a maid came to him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee:

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 26:69 Peter by the wonderful providence of God appointed to be a witness of all these things, is prepared to the example of singular constancy, by the experience of his own incredulity.
  2. Matthew 26:69 That is, without the place where the Bishop sat, but not without the house, for afterward he went from thence into the porch.

67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

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