'Protested' in the Bible

John protested. "It is I," he said, "who have need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"

"Even if I must die with you," declared Peter, "I will never disown you." In like manner protested all the disciples.

"Even if I must die with you," declared Peter again and again, "I will never disown you." In like manner protested also all the disciples.