The guards lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat around it, and Peter joined them there.
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
Do not drag me away with the wicked— with those who do evil— those who speak friendly words to their neighbors while planning evil in their hearts.
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
Leave your simple ways behind, and begin to live; learn to use good judgment.”
At that same time the leading priests and elders were meeting at the residence of Caiaphas, the high priest,
He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.
A servant girl noticed him in the firelight and began staring at him. Finally she said, “This man was one of Jesus’ followers!”
Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”