John 13:38

The Message

“Really? You’ll lay down your life for me? The truth is that before the rooster crows, you’ll deny me three times.”

Cross References

Proverbs 16:18

First pride, then the crash— the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.

Proverbs 28:26

If you think you know it all, you’re a fool for sure; real survivors learn wisdom from others.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride lands you flat on your face; humility prepares you for honors.

Matthew 26:34

“Don’t be so sure,” Jesus said. “This very night, before the rooster crows up the dawn, you will deny me three times.”

Mark 14:30

Jesus said, “Don’t be so sure. Today, this very night in fact, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.”

Luke 22:33

Peter said, “Master, I’m ready for anything with you. I’d go to jail for you. I’d die for you!”

Luke 22:34

Jesus said, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, Peter, but before the rooster crows you will have three times denied that you know me.”

John 16:31

Jesus answered them, “Do you finally believe? In fact, you’re about to make a run for it—saving your own skins and abandoning me. But I’m not abandoned. The Father is with me. I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.”

John 21:17

Then he said it a third time: “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was upset that he asked for the third time, “Do you love me?” so he answered, “Master, you know everything there is to know. You’ve got to know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. I’m telling you the very truth now: When you were young you dressed yourself and went wherever you wished, but when you get old you’ll have to stretch out your hands while someone else dresses you and takes you where you don’t want to go.” He said this to hint at the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. And then he commanded, “Follow me.”