Peter tried to show no interest in the trial of his Master, but his heart was wrung with sorrow as he heard the cruel taunts, and saw the abuse He was suffering. More than this, he was surprised and angry that Jesus should humiliate Himself and His followers by submitting to such treatment. In order to conceal his true feelings, he endeavored to join with the persecutors of Jesus in their untimely jests. But his appearance was unnatural. He was acting a lie, and while seeking to talk unconcernedly he could not restrain expressions of indignation at the abuse heaped upon his Master.

Peter lod, som om han ikke viste nogen interesse for sin Herres domfældelse, men hans hjerte krympede sig af sorg, når han hørte de grusomme hånsord og så, hvilke mishandlinger han måtte tåle. Og desuden var han overrasket og vred over, at Jesus ville ydmyge sig selv og sine venner ved at finde sig i en sådan behandling. For at skjule sine sande følelser forsøgte han at gøre fælles sag med Jesu fjender i deres usømmelige spøgefuldhed. Men hans adfærd virkede unaturlig. Han handlede løgnagtigt, og medens han prøvede på at tale ligegyldigt, kunne han ikke tilbageholde harmfulde udråb ved at se de mishandlinger, hans Mester måtte tåle.