Mark 14:71

The Passion Translation

Peter cursed and said, “I tell you, I don’t know this man you’re talking about!”

Cross References

Jeremiah 17:9

There is nothing more deceitful than the heart of man; who can understand it? Man’s heart is sick, in need of healing.

Mark 14:70

Once again, Peter denied it. A short time later, the bystanders said to him, “You must be one of them. You’re a Galilean, like he is, for your accent proves it!”

Mark 14:72

At the same moment Peter spoke those words, the sound of a rooster crowing pierced the night for the second time. And Peter remembered the words Jesus had spoken to him earlier: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” With his heart shattered, Peter broke down and sobbed with bitter tears.

1 Corinthians 10:12

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