Matthew 26:72

New Century Version

Again, Peter said he was never with him, saying, “I swear I don’t know this man Jesus!”

Cross References

Exodus 20:7

“You must not use the name of the Lord your God thoughtlessly; the Lord will punish anyone who misuses his name.

Isaiah 48:1

The Lord says, “Family of Jacob, listen to me. You are called Israel, and you come from the family of Judah. You swear by the Lord’s name and praise the God of Israel, but you are not honest or sincere.

Zechariah 8:17

Do not make plans to hurt your neighbors, and don’t love false promises. I hate all these things,” says the Lord.

Malachi 3:5

The Lord All-Powerful says, “Then I will come to you and judge you. I will be quick to testify against those who take part in evil magic, adultery, and lying under oath, those who cheat workers of their pay and who cheat widows and orphans, those who are unfair to foreigners, and those who do not respect me.

Matthew 26:71

When he left the courtyard and was at the gate, another girl saw him. She said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

Matthew 26:73

A short time later, some people standing there went to Peter and said, “Surely you are one of those who followed Jesus. The way you talk shows it.”

Matthew 26:74

Then Peter began to place a curse on himself and swear, “I don’t know the man.” At once, a rooster crowed.

Luke 22:34

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