Luke 22:55 bbe — And a fire was lighted in the middle of the open square, and they were seated together, and Peter was among them.

Bible in Basic English

"And a fire was lighted in the middle of the open square, and they were seated together, and Peter was among them."

— Luke 22:55, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 22 — Context

52

And Jesus said to the chief priests and the captains of the Temple and the rulers, who had come against him, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks?

53

When I was in the Temple with you every day, your hands were not stretched out against me: but this is your hour, and the authority of the dark power.

54

And they made him a prisoner and took him away to the house of the high priest. But Peter went after them at a distance.

55

And a fire was lighted in the middle of the open square, and they were seated together, and Peter was among them.

56

And a certain woman-servant, seeing him in the light of the fire, and looking at him with attention, said, This man was with him.

57

But he said, Woman, it is not true; I have no knowledge of him.

58

And after a little time, another saw him and said, You are one of them; and he said, Man, I am not.

Luke 22:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:55 say?
Luke 22:55 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And a fire was lighted in the middle of the open square, and they were seated together, and Peter was among them.”
Where is Luke 22:55 in the Bible?
Luke 22:55 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 55.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 22:55.
What translation should I read Luke 22:55 in?
Luke 22:55 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 22:55?
Luke 22:55 reads (BBE): “And a fire was lighted in the middle of the open square, and they were seated together, and Peter was among them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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