John 18:16
“But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.”

What does John 18:16 mean?
John 18:16 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter." This verse takes place in the Garden of Gethsemane…
Read full commentaryDevotionalStanding at the Door: Lessons from Peter's Vigil
In the Gospel of John, we come upon a defining moment for Peter; one that illustrates the tension between loyalty and fear. In John 18:16, we read, "But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Courage and Admission
O Lord, our God, we come before You today in reverence and humility, reflecting on the powerful moments captured in John 18:16. In this scripture, we find the disciple Peter, standing outside the door, uncertain and fearful, while the other disciple—known to the high…
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