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Mark 14:67

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

When she spotted Peter trying to warm up by the fire, she really looked at him and was like, 'Wait, you were with Jesus from Nazareth too, weren't you?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes trying to blend in just makes you stand out more.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, this verse occurs during the night of Jesus' arrest in Jerusalem, as part of the events leading to His trial before the Sanhedrin. Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, had followed Him at a distance to the high priest's courtyard and was trying to blend in while warming himself by a fire. The servant girl's recognition of Peter highlights the tension and danger faced by Jesus' followers during this intense period of opposition from religious authorities.

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