Luke 22:58 kjv
And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
Luke 22:58 nkjv
And after a little while another saw him and said, "You also are of them." But Peter said, "Man, I am not!"
Luke 22:58 niv
A little later someone else saw him and said, "You also are one of them." "Man, I am not!" Peter replied.
Luke 22:58 esv
And a little later someone else saw him and said, "You also are one of them." But Peter said, "Man, I am not."
Luke 22:58 nlt
After a while someone else looked at him and said, "You must be one of them!" "No, man, I'm not!" Peter retorted.
Luke 22 58 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Matt 26:71 | And when he went out into the gateway, another girl saw him and said to the people there, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth." | First denial to another girl. |
| Matt 26:72 | And again he denied it with an oath: "I do not know the man." | Peter's second denial (Luke's parallel). |
| Mk 14:69 | And the servant girl saw him, and began again to say to the bystanders, "This man is one of them." | Second denial by a servant girl. |
| Jn 18:25 | Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, "You are not also one of his disciples, are you?" He denied it and said, "I am not." | Peter's second denial, precise accusation. |
| Lk 22:34 | And he said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me." | Jesus predicts Peter's denial. |
| Matt 26:34 | Jesus said to him, "Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." | Jesus' similar prediction in Matthew. |
| Mk 14:30 | And Jesus said to him, "Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." | Jesus' similar prediction in Mark. |
| Jn 13:38 | Jesus answered, "Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, an ordinary cock will not crow until you have denied me three times." | Jesus' similar prediction in John. |
| Lk 22:60 | But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are talking about." And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. | Peter's third denial and rooster's crow. |
| Lk 22:61 | And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times." | Jesus' gaze and Peter's remembrance. |
| Prov 29:25 | The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. | The danger of fearing people over God. |
| Matt 10:32-33 | So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven. | Consequence of confessing/denying Christ. |
| Rom 10:9-10 | because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. | Importance of confession for salvation. |
| 1 Cor 10:12 | Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. | Warning against spiritual overconfidence. |
| Heb 4:15 | For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. | Jesus' understanding of human weakness. |
| Jas 1:13-14 | Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. | Explanation of temptation. |
| Gal 2:11-14 | But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. | Peter's later hypocrisy, showing ongoing struggle. |
| Jn 21:15-19 | When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." | Peter's restoration and renewed commission. |
| Rom 7:18 | For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. | Acknowledgment of human inability to always do good. |
| 1 Pet 5:8 | Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. | Awareness of spiritual adversaries. |
| Acts 2:14-41 | But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you..." | Peter boldly proclaims Christ after Pentecost. |
Luke 22 verses
Luke 22 58 Meaning
Luke 22:58 describes the second of Peter's three denials of Jesus, occurring in the courtyard of the high priest's house while Jesus was undergoing trial. A different person saw Peter and directly accused him of being one of Jesus's followers. Peter emphatically denied it, attempting to distance himself from Jesus amidst the escalating tension and danger.
Luke 22 58 Context
Luke chapter 22 meticulously details the final hours leading up to Jesus's crucifixion, emphasizing the solemnity of the Passover and the Institution of the Lord's Supper. Following this, Jesus warns Peter about Satan's desire to sift him and foretells Peter's triple denial (Lk 22:31-34). The narrative then moves to Jesus's agony in Gethsemane, Judas's betrayal, and Jesus's arrest (Lk 22:39-53). Peter's denials (Lk 22:54-62) unfold in parallel with Jesus's trial inside the high priest's house, where Peter had followed from a distance. Luke 22:58 immediately follows Peter's first denial to a servant girl (Lk 22:56-57) and sets the stage for the third denial, which triggers the rooster's crow and Jesus's poignant look at Peter. Historically, Jewish trials were not supposed to occur at night, but Jesus's arrest and preliminary examination were conducted swiftly under the cover of darkness by the Jewish authorities, indicative of their intent to bypass formal procedures. The courtyard would have been bustling with temple guards, servants, and onlookers, creating a tense atmosphere where association with an accused 'blasphemer' carried significant personal risk.
Luke 22 58 Word analysis
And after a little while (καὶ μετὰ βραχύ - kai meta brachy): "Kai" means "and," indicating continuity. "Meta" means "after" or "with," and "brachy" means "a short time." This phrase signifies a brief but distinct interval, emphasizing the continuous, escalating pressure Peter was under. The lack of a specific time highlights the quick succession of events.
someone else (ἕτερος - heteros): Distinct from the "servant girl" of the first denial (Lk 22:56). Heteros denotes "another of a different kind" or simply "a different person," implying this was not the same accuser but a new voice, potentially male, broadening the circle of accusers and increasing the psychological pressure on Peter.
saw him (ἰδὼν αὐτόν - idōn auton): From horaō, "to see, perceive, behold." It implies a discerning gaze, not a casual glance. Peter was noticed and recognized. His presence, perhaps his Galilean accent (as implied in the third denial), continued to make him stand out.
and said (εἶπεν - eipen): From legō, "to speak, say." A direct, unambiguous statement.
You also (καὶ σύ - kai sy): "Kai" functions as "even" or "also," intensifying the accusation. It links Peter to Jesus's group explicitly, indicating that his previous denial had not fully convinced this new observer. The emphasis suggests, "Not just them, but even you."
are one of them (ἐκ αὐτῶν εἶ - ek autōn ei): "Ek" means "out of" or "from," implying belonging or origin. "Autōn" means "them," referring to Jesus and his disciples. The accusation is clear: Peter is perceived as an associate, an insider, belonging to Jesus's company. This is a direct accusation of allegiance.
But Peter said (ὁ δὲ Πέτρος εἶπεν - ho de Petros eipen): "Ho de" introduces a strong contrast ("but" or "and yet"), highlighting Peter's response as being in opposition to the accusation. Peter is still the subject, reacting directly to the new charge.
Man (ἄνθρωπε - anthrōpe): A vocative form of anthrōpos (man, human being). This form of address can be dismissive or expressive of annoyance, shock, or a plea. Peter uses it to deflect, seeking to make his denial seem casual or incredulous, thereby asserting distance and feigning ignorance of what the accuser is talking about. It lacks specific honor or malice, used as a generalized address for an unknown person.
I am not! (οὐκ εἰμί - ouk eimi): Ouk is the strongest form of negation in Greek, indicating absolute denial ("absolutely not"). Eimi is the present tense "I am." Peter makes a firm, definitive, and immediate denial. This contrasts sharply with the "I am" of Jesus as a divine claim. Peter utterly denies being linked to Jesus.
Words-group Analysis:
- "And after a little while someone else saw him and said": This grouping emphasizes the continuous nature of Peter's testing, demonstrating that despite his initial denial, the scrutiny intensified with a new accuser, creating a relentless cycle of pressure and accusation.
- "You also are one of them": This is a direct, emphatic accusation. The word "also" heightens the sense of Peter's undeniable connection to Jesus's group, making the charge feel more inescapable and placing him in greater immediate danger within the hostile crowd.
- "Man, I am not!": Peter's emphatic and terse reply reveals a mixture of fear, panic, and an almost desperate attempt to disengage. The dismissive "Man" combined with the absolute "I am not!" signifies Peter's utter, verbal disassociation from Jesus, driven by self-preservation in the face of an implied threat.
Luke 22 58 Bonus section
The sequence of Peter's denials (first by a servant girl, second by someone else, third by a crowd noting his Galilean accent) highlights an increasing scope of accusers and the growing certainty of his association with Jesus. This escalation magnifies Peter's desperate denials. It underscores the profound psychological and spiritual battle Peter was undergoing, reflecting a "sifting" process that Jesus had forewarned him about (Lk 22:31). Peter's denial serves as a stark reminder of human frailty even in fervent followers and provides a foundational understanding for his eventual, profound repentance and subsequent empowered witness at Pentecost (Acts 2), demonstrating the depth of God's restorative grace after human failure. His later ministry emphasizes strengthening his brethren (Lk 22:32), a lesson learned through his own severe fall.
Luke 22 58 Commentary
Luke 22:58 captures the accelerating pace of Peter's fall. After the first denial, he hoped to blend in, yet the immediate scrutiny from "someone else" demonstrates the unrelenting pressure in the high priest's courtyard. Peter's choice of "Man" as an address reveals his flustered state—a casual dismissal attempting to feign disinterest or ignorance. His firm "I am not!" signifies a direct, absolute lie born of fear, fully contrary to his earlier pledge to die for Jesus. This denial fulfills Jesus's prophecy precisely and showcases the vulnerability of even the most devoted disciples when confronted with profound fear and pressure. It underlines the stark reality that spiritual zeal alone cannot withstand temptation without constant reliance on divine strength.