Cross References

Mark 14:30

The Message

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

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

Peter blurted out, “Even if everyone else is ashamed of you when things fall to pieces, I won’t be.”

He blustered in protest, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you.” All the others said the same thing.

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.”

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

The young woman who was the doorkeeper said to Peter, “Aren’t you one of this man’s disciples?” He said, “No, I’m not.”