Mark 14:30

The Passion Translation

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.”

Cross References

Genesis 1:13

Evening gave way to morning—day three.

Genesis 1:19

Evening gave way to morning—day four.

Genesis 1:23

Evening gave way to morning—day five.

Genesis 1:5

God called the light “Day,” and the darkness “Night.” And so, evening gave way to morning—the first day.

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 13:35

So I say to you, keep awake and alert—for you have no idea when the master of the house will return; in the evening, at midnight, at four o’clock in the morning, or at dawn.

Mark 14:29

Then Peter spoke up and said, “Even if all the rest lose their faith and fall away, I will still be beside you!”

Mark 14:31

But Peter was insistent and replied emphatically, “I will absolutely not! Under no circumstances will I ever deny you—even if I have to die with you!” And all the others repeated the same thing.

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 13:38

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!”

John 18:17

As he passed inside, the young servant girl guarding the gate took a look at Peter and said to him, “Aren’t you one of his disciples?” He denied it, saying, “No! I’m not!”

1 Corinthians 10:12

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