The Witness

After Peter denied the Lord three times, “The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly”” (Luke 22:61-62 NIV). In my mind this has always been a powerful and intimate moment between Jesus and Peter. However, the only reason Peter was even allowed into the court of the high priest was because John (presumably) was known to the high priest (John 18:15-18). Although it’s not stated, it seems apparent that John, a fellow disciple, actually witnessed Peter’s denial.