Matthew 26:72

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Again, Peter said he was never with Jesus. He said, “I swear to God I don’t know the man!”

Cross References

Luke 22:34

But Jesus said, “Peter, before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will say you don’t know me. You will say this three times.”

Matthew 26:74

Then Peter began to curse. He said, “I swear to God, I don’t know the man!” As soon as he said this, a rooster crowed.

Malachi 3:5

Then I will bring you to justice. I will be an expert witness and testify about the evil things people do. I will speak out against those who do evil magic or commit adultery. I will speak out against those who make false promises and cheat their workers and don’t pay them the money they promised. I will testify against those who don’t help strangers, or widows and orphans. And I will testify against those who don’t respect me.” This is what the Lord All-Powerful said.

Zechariah 8:17

Don’t make secret plans to hurt your neighbors. Don’t make false promises. You must not enjoy doing these things, because I hate them!” This is what the Lord said.

Isaiah 48:1

“Family of Jacob, listen to me! You people call yourself ‘Israel,’ but you are from Judah’s family. When you take an oath, I, the Lord, the God of Israel, am the one whose name you use, but you are not honest and sincere.

Exodus 20:7

“You must not use the name of the Lord your God to make empty promises. If you do, the Lord will not let you go unpunished.

Matthew 26:71

Then he left the yard. At the gate another girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

Matthew 26:73

A short time later those standing there went to Peter and said, “We know you are one of them. It’s clear from the way you talk.”