John 18:26
"Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore to him, “You aren’t also one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.”"
Key Reflection
Simon Peter, standing by the fire to stay warm, is confronted by those near Jesus about his association with him. His denial of being a disciple initially stems from a desire not to be seen as part of the group that might lead to arrest and suffering, reflecting the common fear among the disciples during this critical moment.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes