Mark 14:68 bbe — But he said, I have no knowledge of him, or of what you are saying: and he went out into the doorway; and there came th…

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"But he said, I have no knowledge of him, or of what you are saying: and he went out into the doorway; and there came the cry of a cock."

— Mark 14:68, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 14 — Context

65

And some put shame on him and, covering his face, gave him blows and said to him, Now say what is to come: and the captains took him and gave him blows with their hands.

66

And while Peter was down in the open square of the building, one of the servant-girls of the high priest came;

67

And seeing Peter warming himself by the fire, she gave him a look, and said, You were with this Nazarene, even Jesus.

68

But he said, I have no knowledge of him, or of what you are saying: and he went out into the doorway; and there came the cry of a cock.

69

And the girl saw him, and said again to those who were near, This is one of them.

70

But again he said it was not so. And after a little time, again those who were near said to Peter, Truly you are one of them; for you are a Galilaean.

71

But, with curses and oaths, he said, I have no knowledge of the man about whom you are talking.

Mark 14:68 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:68 say?
Mark 14:68 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But he said, I have no knowledge of him, or of what you are saying: and he went out into the doorway; and there came the cry of a cock.”
Where is Mark 14:68 in the Bible?
Mark 14:68 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 68.
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 14:68.
What translation should I read Mark 14:68 in?
Mark 14:68 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 14:68?
Mark 14:68 reads (BBE): “But he said, I have no knowledge of him, or of what you are saying: and he went out into the doorway; and there came the cry of a cock.” 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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