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 It is cold this night, so those in the courtyard have a charcoal fire burning. Peter sits with them to keep warm while he waits "to see the outcome" of Jesus' trial. (Matthew 26:58) Now, in the light of the fire, the doorkeeper who let Peter in gets a better look at him. "You are not also one this man's disciples, are you?" she demands. (John 18:17) And she is not alone in recognizing Peter and accusing him of being with Jesus.  - MATTHEW 26:69, 71-73; MARK 14:70. 

This greatly upsets Peter. He is trying to be inconspicuous, even withdrawing to the entryway. So Peter denies that he was with Jesus, at one point saying: "Neither do I know him nor do I understand what you are talking about."  (Mark 14:67, 68) He also starts to "curse and swear," meaning that he is willing to take an oath that his words are true and to face calamity if they are not. - MATTHEW 26:74. 

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