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John 18:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Peter was stuck outside the door. So the other disciple, who knew the high priest, went back out, talked to the woman guarding the entrance, and got Peter inside too.

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📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, this verse is part of the narrative describing Jesus' arrest and His being led to the high priest's house for trial. Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, had followed at a distance but was left standing outside the door, while the other disciple, likely John, was known to the high priest and used that relationship to speak to the doorkeeper. This moment sets the stage for Peter's impending denial of Jesus, highlighting the tension and fear among the disciples during this pivotal night.

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