Matthew 26:72

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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

Cross References

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.”

Matthew 26:74

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

Luke 22:34

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