Juan 18:16

16 Pedro tuvo que quedarse afuera, junto a la puerta. Entonces el discípulo que conocía al sumo sacerdote habló con la mujer que cuidaba la puerta, y ella dejó entrar a Pedro.

Juan 18:16 Meaning and Commentary

John 18:16

But Peter stood at the door without
It being difficult to get in; and perhaps he might be fearful too of going in, lest he should be known; however, he waited, if he could hear or see anything, and for a proper opportunity of entrance: it would have been well if he had took the hint of providence, access not being easy, and have gone his way; for he was now at the door of temptation: it would have been best for him, if he had kept without; and indeed at a greater distance; but his curiosity had led him thus far, and he hoped for an opportunity of getting nearer, which offered in the following manner:

then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high
priest;
seeing Peter through the window, by the light of the moon, for it was full moon; and knowing him, who he was, concluded he had a mind to come in, and hear and see what he could, steps out,

and spake unto her that kept the door;
which might be thought more properly the business of menservants; but these being employed in apprehending and guarding Jesus, the maid, servants might be obliged to take this post. The Ethiopic version, in the next verse, calls her the doorkeeper's daughter; her father might be the porter, and he being busy, she supplied his place. Though there is no need of these conjectures, since it was usual with other nations, and it might be with the Jews, for women to be doorkeepers, as Pignorius

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FOOTNOTES:

F12 has shown out of Plautus, Petronius, Pausanias, and others. However, the other disciple, who was a man of figure and authority, and was known by the servants of the family, ordered her to open the door, and let Peter in; who accordingly did:

and brought in Peter;
into the hall, where Jesus was, under the examination of the high priest.

F12 De Servis, p. 454, 455.

Juan 18:16 In-Context

14 Caifás era el que les había dicho a los otros líderes judíos: «Es mejor que muera un solo hombre por el pueblo».

15 Primera negación de Pedro
Simón Pedro y otro discípulo siguieron a Jesús. Ese otro discípulo conocía al sumo sacerdote, así que le permitieron entrar con Jesús al patio del sumo sacerdote.

16 Pedro tuvo que quedarse afuera, junto a la puerta. Entonces el discípulo que conocía al sumo sacerdote habló con la mujer que cuidaba la puerta, y ella dejó entrar a Pedro.

17 La mujer le preguntó a Pedro:
—¿No eres tú también uno de los discípulos de ese hombre?
—No —le contestó Pedro—, no lo soy.

18 Como hacía frío, los sirvientes de la casa y los guardias habían hecho una fogata con carbón. Estaban allí de pie, junto al fuego, calentándose, y Pedro estaba con ellos, también calentándose.