Matthew 26:34

Jesus said to him, 'Verily I say to thee, that, this night, before cock-crowing, thrice thou wilt deny me.'

Young's Literal Translation

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

33And Peter answering said to him, 'Even if all shall be stumbled at thee, I will never be stumbled.'

35Peter saith to him, 'Even if it may be necessary for me to die with thee, I will not deny thee;' in like manner also said all the disciples.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:75and Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, he having said to him — 'Before cock-crowing, thrice thou wilt deny me;' and having gone without, he did weep bitterly.

Luke 22:34and he said, 'I say to thee, Peter, a cock shall not crow to-day, before thrice thou mayest disown knowing 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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