And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
Parallel translations
- WEB He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”
- BSB But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”
- NKJV Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.”
- NASB But He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”
- NLT But Jesus said, “Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.”
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Quick answer
Jesus tells Peter that before the rooster crows that day he will deny knowing Him three times. It is a precise prediction of Peter's failure.
Overview
Jesus foretells Peter's threefold denial with exact detail, displaying His knowledge of the human heart. The prophecy gently warns Peter and prepares the ground for his later repentance. Its fulfillment proves Jesus' word true and magnifies the grace that restores fallen disciples.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- John 13:38Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
- Matt 26:34Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
- Mark 14:30And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
- Mark 14:71–72But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.
- Matt 26:74Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
- John 18:27Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.
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