‏ John 18:17

 The maid ( η παιδισκη ). Feminine form of  παιδισκος, diminutive of  παις. See Mt 26:69. When "the maid the portress" (apposition).

 Art thou also? ( μη κα συ ει; ). Expecting the negative answer, though she really believed he was.

 This man's ( του ανθρωπου τουτου ). Contemptuous use of  ουτος with a gesture toward Jesus. She made it easy for Peter to say no.

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