Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance.
Parallel translations
- WEB They seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed from a distance.
- KJV Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off.
- NKJV Having arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed at a distance.
- NASB Now they arrested Him and led Him away, and brought Him to the house of the high priest; but Peter was following at a distance.
- NLT So they arrested him and led him to the high priest’s home. And Peter followed at a distance.
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Quick answer
They seize Jesus and lead Him to the high priest's house, while Peter follows at a distance. Peter's distant following hints at his coming failure.
Overview
Jesus is taken captive to face the religious authorities, and Peter trails behind cautiously. The phrase 'at a distance' subtly foreshadows the weakening of Peter's bold loyalty. The scene sets in motion both Jesus' unjust trial and Peter's threefold denial.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Matt 26:57–58Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.
- Mark 14:53–54They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.
- John 18:12–17Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him.
- John 18:24Then Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
- 2 Chr 32:31And so when ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon were sent to him to inquire about the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone to test him, that He might know all that was in Hezekiah’s heart.
- Luke 22:33–34“Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.”
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