Matthew 26:72

The Passion Translation

Once again, Peter denied it, and with an oath he said, “I tell you, I don’t know the man!”

Cross References

Isaiah 48:1

“Listen carefully, O Jacob’s tribes, you who are called by the name Israel and come from the lineage of Judah, who solemnly swear in the name of Yahweh and claim to worship the God of Israel. But there is no truth or righteousness in your confession!

Matthew 26:71

Later, as he stood near the gateway of the courtyard, another servant girl noticed him and said, “I know this man is a follower of Jesus the Nazarene!”

Matthew 26:73

A short time later, those standing nearby approached Peter and said, “We know you’re one of his disciples—we can tell by your speech. Your Galilean accent gives you away!”

Matthew 26:74

Peter denied it, and using profanity he said, “I don’t know the man!” At that very moment the sound of a crowing rooster pierced the night.

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.”