He began to curse and to swear, “I do not know this man about whom you are talking.”
At that time the Lord began to dismember Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory
More tortuous than anything is the human heart, beyond remedy; who can understand it?
Once again he denied it. A little later the bystanders said to Peter once more, “Surely you are one of them; for you too are a Galilean.”
And immediately a cock crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said to him, “Before the cock crows twice you will deny me three times.” He broke down and wept.
Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing secure should take care not to fall.