Matthew 26:34

"In solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that this very night, before the cock crows, you will three times disown me."

Weymouth NT (1912)

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"All may stumble and fail," said Peter, "but I never will."

35"Even if I must die with you," declared Peter, "I will never disown you." In like manner protested all the disciples.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:75and Peter recollected the words of Jesus, how He had said, "Before the cock crows you will three times disown me." And he went out and wept aloud, bitterly.

Luke 22:34"I tell you, Peter," said Jesus, "that the cock will not crow to-day till you have three times denied 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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