Matthew 26:34

Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”

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In The King James Version

Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

In Context

33But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”

35Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you.” All of the disciples also said likewise.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:75Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Then he went out and wept bitterly.

Luke 22:34He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:32-36

The Apostles' Cowardice Foretold. 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. 32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35… Read the whole commentary →

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