Matthew 26:73
Matthew 26:73 Meaning and Explanation
“And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.”
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Read Full Chapter →The bystanders press Peter: surely he is one of them, for his speech gives him away.
What Does Matthew 26:73 Mean?
After a while the bystanders close in with their own evidence: Surely thou also art one of them, for thy speech bewrayeth thee. The Galilean accent of Peter betrays what his words deny.
Discipleship leaves marks that denial cannot scrub out -- an accent, a history, a bearing learned in the company of Jesus. Peter is recognizable as a follower of Christ even while renouncing Him; the mercy hidden in the moment is that what is truest about us can outlast our worst hour.
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What does Matthew 26:73 mean?
The bystanders press Peter: surely he is one of them, for his speech gives him away.