Matthew 26:72 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁷² And he denied [it] again, [this time] with an oath, saying, “I do not [even] know the man.”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷² And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷² And again he denied it and disowned Him with an oath, saying, I do not know the Man!

American Standard Version (1901)

⁷² And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.

Common English Bible

⁷² With a solemn pledge, he denied it again, saying, “I don’t know the man.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷² And again, he denied it with an oath, "For I do not know the man."

Matthew 26:72 Cross References

Luke 22:34

And Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, you will deny [even] knowing me three times before the rooster crows today.”

Matthew 26:74

Then Peter began to curse and swear, “[I tell you], I do not know the man.” And immediately a rooster crowed.

Matthew 26:71

And when he had gone out by the gate, another servant-girl saw him and said to those nearby, “This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

Matthew 26:73

And a little later, those standing nearby came to Peter and said, “[We know] for sure, you also are one of them [i.e., Jesus’ disciples], because your accent gives you away.”