Thematic Bible: His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity
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Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity
Then Peter, taking up the word, said to him, Though all should be offended at thee, yet will I never be offended. Jesus saith to him, I tell thee of a certainty, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. Peter said to him, Though I should die with thee, never will I deny thee. In like manner also said all the disciples.
Simon Peter saith to him, Lord, Whither art thou going? Jesus answered him, Whither I am going, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me hereafter. Peter saith to him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thee. Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for me? Verily, verily, I tell thee, the cock will not crow, before thou shalt deny me thrice.
Then said Peter unto him, Though all should be offended, yet will not I. And Jesus saith to him, Verily I tell thee, That to-day, in the course of this very night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt thrice deny me. But he said with more vehement assertion, Though I should die with thee, yet would I in no wise deny thee. And they all spake also in the same manner.
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, lo! Satan hath earnestly sought you, that he might sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail: and when thou art returned, stablish thy brethren. Then he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, to prison, and to death! read more.
And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before thou shalt thrice deny having known me.
And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before thou shalt thrice deny having known me.