Mark 14:71 web — But he began to curse, and to swear, "I don't know this man of whom you speak!"

World English Bible

"But he began to curse, and to swear, "I don't know this man of whom you speak!""

— Mark 14:71, World English Bible

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Mark 14 — Context

68

But he denied it, saying, "I neither know, nor understand what you are saying." He went out on the porch, and the rooster crowed.

69

The maid saw him, and began again to tell those who stood by, "This is one of them."

70

But he again denied it. After a little while again those who stood by said to Peter, "You truly are one of them, for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it."

71

But he began to curse, and to swear, "I don't know this man of whom you speak!"

72

The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the word, how that Jesus said to him, "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." When he thought about that, he wept.

Mark 14:71 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:71 say?
Mark 14:71 in the World English Bible reads: “But he began to curse, and to swear, "I don't know this man of whom you speak!"”
Where is Mark 14:71 in the Bible?
Mark 14:71 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 71.
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 14:71.
What translation should I read Mark 14:71 in?
Mark 14:71 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 14:71?
Mark 14:71 reads (WEB): “But he began to curse, and to swear, "I don't know this man of whom you speak!"” 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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