Mark 14:54 net — And Peter had followed him from a distance, up to the high priest’s courtyard. He was sitting with the guards and warmi…

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"And Peter had followed him from a distance, up to the high priest’s courtyard. He was sitting with the guards and warming himself by the fire."

— Mark 14:54, NET Bible

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Mark 14 — Context

51

A young man was following him, wearing only a linen cloth. They tried to arrest him,

52

but he ran off naked, leaving his linen cloth behind.

53

Condemned by the Sanhedrin Then they led Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests and elders and experts in the law came together.

54

And Peter had followed him from a distance, up to the high priest’s courtyard. He was sitting with the guards and warming himself by the fire.

55

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death, but they did not find anything.

56

Many gave false testimony against him, but their testimony did not agree.

57

Some stood up and gave this false testimony against him:

Mark 14:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:54 say?
Mark 14:54 in the NET Bible reads: “And Peter had followed him from a distance, up to the high priest’s courtyard. He was sitting with the guards and warming himself by the fire.”
Where is Mark 14:54 in the Bible?
Mark 14:54 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 54.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 14:54.
What translation should I read Mark 14:54 in?
Mark 14:54 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 Mark 14:54?
Mark 14:54 reads (NET): “And Peter had followed him from a distance, up to the high priest’s courtyard. He was sitting with the guards and warming himself by the fire.” 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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