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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Mark 14:54

afar off. from (Greek. apo. App-104. afar.

even. as far as within.

palace. court. See note on Matthew 26:3.

he sat. he was sitting, and continued to sit.

servants. officers.

warmed. was warming.

at. Greek. pros. App-104.

fire. Greek. light; put by Figure of speech Metonyony (of Adjunct), App-6, for fire, because it was the light that led to his recognition, Mark 14:66.

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