54 They seized him and led him away. They took him to the high priests house. Peter followed from a distance.

55 They kindled a fire in the midst of the court. They sat down together. Peter sat in the midst of them.

56 A servant girl saw him sitting by the light of the fire. She looked steadfastly upon him and said: »This man was also with him.«

57 He denied it saying: »Woman, I do not know him!«

58 After a little while another saw him, and said: »You are one of them.« Peter replied: »Man I am not!«

59 Another hour passed. Someone else said: »It is true this man was with him for he is a Galilean.«

60 Peter responded: »I do not know what you are talking about!« Immediately, while he spoke he heard the cockcrow.

61 The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he said to him: »Before the cockcrow this day you will deny me three times.«

62 He left there and wept bitterly.