And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

MARK 14:67KJV
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Mark 14:67 (KJV)

What does Mark 14:67 mean?

Mark 14:67 describes a servant girl noticing Peter warming himself and recognizing him as someone who had been with Jesus of Nazareth. She points this out by directly addressing Peter, saying that he too was with Jesus.

This moment takes place in the courtyard of the high priest’s house, where Peter is trying to blend in with the crowd after Jesus has been arrested. The servant girl’s observation puts Peter on the spot, setting up the scene for his denial of Jesus. Her words show that Jesus was known even to the household staff, and Peter’s presence with Jesus had not gone unnoticed.

The Greek behind Mark 14:67

  • εἶδεν (eidēn, "saw"): This word means more than just a casual glance; it often carries the sense of noticing or perceiving something significant. The servant girl is paying close attention to Peter.
  • ἐμβλέψασα (emblepsasa, "looked upon"): This verb means to look intently or directly at someone. The girl’s gaze is purposeful, suggesting she is scrutinizing Peter before speaking.
  • καὶ (kai, "and/also"): This common Greek word is used here to connect Peter with Jesus, emphasizing that Peter was also among Jesus’ followers, not just one of many bystanders.

Why Mark 14:67 matters

  • This verse highlights how Peter’s association with Jesus was visible to others, setting the stage for his coming denial and the fulfillment of Jesus’ earlier prediction.
  • The servant girl’s recognition shows that Jesus’ followers were known even to those outside his immediate group, hinting at the public nature of his ministry.
  • The detailed description of the girl’s actions (noticing, looking intently, and speaking) adds tension to the narrative, making Peter’s situation more precarious and relatable.

Where else these words appear

“Nazareth” Greek G3479 · used in 4 verses

  • Mark 1:24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
  • Mark 16:6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.
  • Luke 4:34 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.

“himself” Greek G2328 · used in 5 verses

  • Mark 14:54 And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.
  • John 18:18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.
  • John 18:25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.

“looked” Greek G1689 · used in 12 verses

  • Matthew 6:26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
  • Mark 10:21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
  • John 1:36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!