Thematic Bible: His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity
Thematic Bible
Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity
But Peter answered and said to Him, though they should all be offended in thee, yet will I never be offended. Jesus said unto him, Verily I tell thee that this night, before the cock crow, thou wilt deny me thrice. Peter replied, though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. And so likewise said all the disciples.
Simon Peter saith unto 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 unto 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 my sake? Verily verily I tell thee, The cock shall not crow till thou hast denied me thrice.
But Peter said to Him, though all should be made to offend, yet will not I. And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I tell thee, that to day, even in this very night, before the cock crow twice thou wilt deny me thrice. But he said with the more vehemence, Though I should die with thee, I will never disown thee. And so likewise said they all.
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you my disciples, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail; and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. And he said unto Him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee both to prison and to death. read more.
But He replied, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before thou hast thrice denied that thou knowest me.
But He replied, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before thou hast thrice denied that thou knowest me.