Mark 14:71

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then Peter began to curse and swear, saying, “I do not know this man you are talking about.”

Cross References

1 Corinthians 10:12

So, the person who thinks he is standing firm [in the faith] should pay attention [to his life], so that he does not fall [away from God].

Mark 14:70

But again he denied it. Then after a little while those standing nearby said to Peter again, “We know for sure that you are one of them because you are from Galilee.” [Note: Peter’s accent gave him away. See Matt. 26:73].

Mark 14:72

Immediately the rooster crowed for the second time and Peter was reminded of the words of Jesus, who had said to him, “You will deny [knowing] me three times before the rooster crows twice.” And as he thought about this, he cried.