John 13:38

The Passion Translation

Jesus answered, “Would you really lay down your life for me, Peter? Here’s the absolute truth: Before the rooster crows in the morning, you will say three times that you don’t even know me!”

Cross References

Proverbs 16:18

Your boast becomes a prophecy of a future failure. The higher you lift yourself up in pride, the harder you’ll fall in disgrace.

Proverbs 28:26

Self-confident know-it-alls will prove to be fools. But when you lean on the wisdom from above, you will have a way to escape the troubles of your own making.

Proverbs 29:23

Lift yourself up with pride and you will soon be brought low, but a meek and humble spirit will add to your honor.

Matthew 26:34

“Are you sure, Peter?” Jesus said. “In fact, before the rooster crows a few hours from now, you will have denied me three times.”

Mark 14:30

Jesus said, “Mark my words, Peter. This very night, before the rooster crows twice a few hours from now, you will deny that you know me three times.”

Luke 22:33

“But Lord,” Peter replied, “I am ready to stand with you to the very end, even if it means prison or death!”

Luke 22:34

Jesus looked at him and prophesied, “Before the rooster crows in the morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.”

John 16:31

Jesus replied, “Now you finally believe in me.

John 21:17

Then Jesus asked him again, “Peter, son of Jonah, do you have great affection for me?” Peter was saddened by being asked the third time and said, “My Lord, you know everything. You know that I burn with love for you!” Jesus replied, “Then feed my lambs!

Acts 11:10

“The vision repeated itself three times. Then suddenly the linen sheet was snatched back up into heaven.

1 Corinthians 10:12

So beware if you think it could never happen to you, lest your pride becomes your downfall.