Matthew 26:72
Matthew 26:72 Meaning and Explanation
“And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.”
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Read Full Chapter →Peter denies a second time, now with an oath: I do not know the man.
What Does Matthew 26:72 Mean?
The second denial escalates: Peter swears an oath -- calling God to witness -- that he does not know the man. He will not even speak the name of Jesus; only the man.
The disciple who heard Jesus teach, Swear not at all, now uses an oath to disown Him. Fear reaches for whatever adds weight to its lies. Each denial costs more than the last; a sin repeated is never satisfied with its first concession.
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What does Matthew 26:72 mean?
Peter denies a second time, now with an oath: I do not know the man.