The Lord turned and looked right at Peter. Then Peter remembered what the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will say three times that you don’t know me.”
Think about how far you’ve fallen! Realize how you’ve gone wrong, and go back to the things you were doing at first. If you don’t, I’ll come and take your lampstand away.
Some of you are Gentiles, not Jews, by birth. You’re called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “circumcised.” But they’ve only been circumcised in their bodies by human hands.
God has lifted Jesus up and given him a place of honor at his right hand, making him Prince and Savior so he can turn Israel away from their sins and forgive them.
Then Jesus answered, “Will you really give your life for me? Truly I tell you, before the rooster crows early tomorrow morning, you’re going to say three times that you don’t know me!