Matthew 26:67 — Meaning and Application

What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote {him} with the palms of their hands, {the palms...: or, rods}

Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

But he denied before {them} all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.