John 18:27

Peter therefore denied again, and straightaway a cock sounded.

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In The King James Version

Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

In Context

26One of the bondmen of the high priest, being a kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off, says, Did I not see thee in the garden with him?

28They lead Jesus therefore from Caiaphas to the Praetorium. And it was early, and they did not enter into the Praetorium, so that they would not be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:74Then he began to curse vehemently and to swear, I do not know the man. And straightaway a cock sounded.

Mark 14:68But he denied, saying, I know not, nor understand what thou say. And he went outside onto the porch, and a cock sounded.

Luke 22:34And he said, I say to thee, Peter, a cock will, no, not sound today, before thou will thrice deny that thou know me.

Luke 22:60And Peter said, Man, I do not know what thou are saying. And immediately, while he still spoke, a cock sounded.

Matthew Henry on John 18:14-28

Christ before Annas and Caiaphas; The Fall of Peter; Christ Arraigned; Peter Again Denies Christ. 13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. 14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood… Read the whole commentary →

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