Matthew 26:34
“I tell you,” replied Jesus, “that this very night, before the cock crows, you will disown me three times!”
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
33“If every one else falls away from you,” Peter answered, “I shall never fall away!”
Cross References
Matthew 26:75and Peter remembered the words which Jesus had said — ‘Before a cock has crowed, you will disown me three times’; and he went outside, and wept bitterly.
Luke 22:34“I tell you, Peter,” replied Jesus, “the cock will not crow to-day till you have disowned all knowledge of 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 →