Matthew 26:34

Jesus said to him, "In solemn truth I tell you that on this very night, before cockcrow, you will deny me three times!"

Montgomery New Testament

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

33"If they all stumble and fall away from you," answered Peter, "I will never do so!"

35But Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will never deny you." And so said all the disciples.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:75Then Peter recalled the word that Jesus had spoken, "Before the cock crow, you shall three times deny me" - and he went out and broke out into bitter weeping.

Luke 22:34"I tell you, Peter," he answered. "the cock will not crow this day until you will three times deny that you know me."

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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