Matthew 26:70 net — But he denied it in front of them all:“I don’t know what you’re talking about!”

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"But he denied it in front of them all:“I don’t know what you’re talking about!”"

— Matthew 26:70, NET Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

67

Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists. And some slapped him,

68

saying,“Prophesy for us, you Christ! Who hit you?”

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Peter’s Denials Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A slave girl came to him and said,“You also were with Jesus the Galilean.”

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But he denied it in front of them all:“I don’t know what you’re talking about!”

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When he went out to the gateway, another slave girl saw him and said to the people there,“This man was with Jesus the Nazarene.”

72

He denied it again with an oath,“I do not know the man!”

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After a little while, those standing there came up to Peter and said,“You really are one of them too– even your accent gives you away!”

Matthew 26:70 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:70 say?
Matthew 26:70 in the NET Bible reads: “But he denied it in front of them all:“I don’t know what you’re talking about!””
Where is Matthew 26:70 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:70 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 70.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:70.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:70 in?
Matthew 26:70 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 Matthew 26:70?
Matthew 26:70 reads (NET): “But he denied it in front of them all:“I don’t know what you’re talking about!”” 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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