Meanwhile, Jesus' trial is in progress, apparently in a part of Caiaphas' house that is above the courtyard. Peter and the others waiting below may see the comings and goings of various witnesses who are brough in to testify.
Peter's Galilean accent is an indication that his denial is false. Moreover, one in the group is related to Malchus, whose ear Peter cut off. So the charge is leveled against Peter: "I saw you in the garden with him, did I not?" When Peter denies this for a third time, a rooster crows, as was foretold. - JOHN 13:38; 18:26, 27.
At that point, Jesus is apparently on the balcony overlooking the courtyard. The Lord turns and looks straight at Peter, which must pierce Peter to the core. He recalls what Jesus said only a few hours earlier in the upper room. Imagine how Peter feels as the realization of what he has done crashed down on him! Peter goes outside and weeps bitterly. LUKE 22:62, 62.
Next time: CHAPTER 126/Denials in the House of Caiaphas - Conclusion
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