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Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.” <a href="/esv/luke/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.” <a href="/bsb/luke/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.” <a href="/blb/luke/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said, "I tell you Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you will deny three times knowing Me." <a href="/kjv/luke/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. <a href="/nkjv/luke/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.” <a href="/nasb/luke/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said, &#8220I say to you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said, “I say to you, Peter, the cock will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.” <a href="/lsb/luke/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said, “I say to you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.” <a href="/amp/luke/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus said, “I say to you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will [utterly] deny three times that you know Me.” <a href="/csb/luke/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “I tell you, Peter,” he said, “the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that you know me.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220I tell you, Peter,&#8221 He said, &#8220the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that you know Me!&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. <a href="/cev/luke/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus replied, "Peter, I tell you that before a rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will say three times that you don't know me." <a href="/erv/luke/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. <a href="/gwt/luke/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus replied, "Peter, I can guarantee that the rooster won't crow tonight until you say three times that you don't know me." <a href="/gnt/luke/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> "I tell you, Peter," Jesus said, "the rooster will not crow tonight until you have said three times that you do not know me." <a href="/isv/luke/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> But Jesus said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that you know me." <a href="/msb/luke/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Jesus replied, ?I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.? <a href="/net/luke/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus replied, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know me." <a href="/nheb/luke/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times." <a href="/wbt/luke/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, before thou wilt thrice deny that thou knowest me. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I tell you, Peter," said Jesus, "that the cock will not crow to-day till you have three times denied that you know me." <a href="/web/luke/22.htm">World English Bible</a> He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He said, “I say to you, Peter, a rooster will not crow today, before you may disown knowing Me three times.” <a href="/blb/luke/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said, "I tell you Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you will deny three times knowing Me." <a href="/ylt/luke/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he said, 'I say to thee, Peter, a cock shall not crow to-day, before thrice thou mayest disown knowing me.' <a href="/slt/luke/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said, I say to thee, Peter, the cock shall not utter a sound this day, before thou shalt thrice deny knowing me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said: I say to thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, till thou thrice deniest that thou knowest me. And he said to them: <a href="/cpdv/luke/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said, “I say to you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you have three times denied that you know me.” And he said to them, <a href="/nabre/luke/22.htm">New American Bible</a> But he replied, “I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows this day, you will deny three times that you know me.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to him, I say to you, Simon, the cock will not crow today, until you have denied three times that you know me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua said to him, “I say to you, Shimeon, that a rooster shall not crow today until you shall deny three times that you know me.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He replied: I tell you, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day before you have three times denied that you know me.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said; <FR>I say unto thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before thou shalt thrice deny having known me.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus said, before the cock proclaims the day, you will thrice deny that ever you knew me. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I tell you, Peter," said Jesus, "that the cock will not crow to-day till you have three times denied that you know me." <a href="/worrell/luke/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>"I tell you, Peter, a cock will not crow to-day, until you thrice deny that you know Me."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But He replied, <FR>I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before thou hast thrice denied that thou knowest me.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/22-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8732" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/22.htm">Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial</a> …33“Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.” 34<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus replied,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">“I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petre (N-VMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter,</a> <a href="/greek/220.htm" title="220: alektōr (N-NMS) -- A cock, rooster. From aleko; a cock or male fowl.">the rooster</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">will not</a> <a href="/greek/5455.htm" title="5455: phōnēsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.">crow</a> <a href="/greek/4594.htm" title="4594: sēmeron (Adv) -- Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now.">today</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Conj) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">until</a> <a href="/greek/533.htm" title="533: aparnēsē (V-ASM-2S) -- From apo and arneomai; to deny utterly, i.e. Disown, abstain.">you have denied</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/5151.htm" title="5151: tris (Adv) -- Three times. Adverb from treis; three times.">three times</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: eidenai (V-RNA) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">that you know</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me.” </a> 35Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-34.htm">Matthew 26:34</a> “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Mark 14:30</a> “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” <a href="/john/13-38.htm">John 13:38</a> “Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times. <a href="/matthew/26-75.htm">Matthew 26:75</a> Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Mark 14:72</a> And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept. <a href="/john/18-27.htm">John 18:27</a> Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed. <a href="/matthew/26-33.htm">Matthew 26:33</a> Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.” <a href="/mark/14-29.htm">Mark 14:29</a> Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.” <a href="/john/13-37.htm">John 13:37</a> “Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.” <a href="/john/18-15.htm">John 18:15-18</a> Now Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. / But Peter stood outside at the door. Then the disciple who was known to the high priest went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in. / At this, the servant girl watching the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of this man’s disciples?” “I am not,” he answered. ... <a href="/john/18-25.htm">John 18:25-27</a> Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they asked him, “Aren’t you also one of His disciples?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” / One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?” / Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed. <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Matthew 26:31</a> Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Mark 14:27</a> Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ <a href="/john/16-32.htm">John 16:32</a> “Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, I tell you, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that you shall thrice deny that you know me.the cock.<a href="/matthew/26-34.htm">Matthew 26:34,74</a> Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice… <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Mark 14:30,71,72</a> And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice… <a href="/john/13-38.htm">John 13:38</a> Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Cock</a> <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Cock's</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Crow</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Crows</a> <a href="/luke/19-40.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/luke/12-9.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/luke/20-27.htm">Deny</a> <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Disown</a> <a href="/luke/22-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/16-27.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/luke/22-16.htm">Means</a> <a href="/luke/22-33.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Rooster</a> <a href="/luke/20-30.htm">Second</a> <a href="/luke/13-21.htm">Three</a> <a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Thrice</a> <a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Times</a> <a href="/luke/19-42.htm">Today</a> <a href="/luke/19-9.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/luke/22-9.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/22-60.htm">Cock</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Cock's</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Crow</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Crows</a> <a href="/luke/23-46.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/luke/22-57.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Deny</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Disown</a> <a href="/luke/22-35.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/john/1-38.htm">Means</a> <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/luke/22-60.htm">Rooster</a> <a href="/john/3-4.htm">Second</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Three</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Thrice</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Times</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Today</a> <a href="/luke/23-43.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 22</div>1. <a href="/luke/22-1.htm">The leaders conspire against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Satan prepares Judas to betray him.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/22-7.htm">The apostles prepare the Passover.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Jesus institutes his holy supper;</a> 21. <a href="/luke/22-21.htm">covertly foretells of the traitor;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/22-24.htm">rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">assures Peter his faith should not fail;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/22-34.htm">and yet he should deny him thrice.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">is betrayed with a kiss;</a> 50. <a href="/luke/22-50.htm">he heals Malchus' ear;</a> 54. <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">he is thrice denied by Peter;</a> 63. <a href="/luke/22-63.htm">shamefully abused;</a> 66. <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">and confesses himself to be the Son of God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But Jesus replied This phrase indicates a response from Jesus, suggesting a continuation of a conversation. In the context of <a href="/luke/22.htm">Luke 22</a>, Jesus is speaking to His disciples during the Last Supper. This setting is significant as it is the night before His crucifixion, a time filled with profound teachings and revelations. Jesus' reply is part of a larger discourse where He prepares His disciples for the events to come.I tell you, Peter Jesus addresses Peter directly, using his given name, which emphasizes the personal nature of the message. Peter, also known as Simon, is one of Jesus' closest disciples and part of the inner circle. This direct address highlights Peter's prominent role among the disciples and foreshadows his future leadership in the early church. The use of "I tell you" underscores the authority of Jesus' words.the rooster will not crow today The mention of the rooster crowing is a reference to the early morning hours, a common time marker in the ancient world. Roosters were known to crow at dawn, marking the transition from night to day. This detail situates the prophecy within a specific timeframe, emphasizing the immediacy of the events Jesus is predicting. It also reflects the cultural context of the time, where such natural occurrences were used to denote time.until you have denied three times The prediction of Peter's denial is significant as it highlights human weakness and the fulfillment of Jesus' foreknowledge. The number three is often symbolic in the Bible, representing completeness or emphasis. Peter's threefold denial contrasts with his earlier bold declarations of loyalty, illustrating the struggle between human intentions and actions. This serves as a lesson on humility and reliance on divine strength.that you know Me The denial of knowing Jesus is particularly poignant given Peter's close relationship with Him. This phrase underscores the gravity of Peter's forthcoming actions, as it involves a public disassociation from Jesus. It reflects the fear and pressure faced by the disciples in the face of persecution. This denial is later redeemed by Peter's restoration and reaffirmation of love for Jesus, as recorded in <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a>, demonstrating themes of forgiveness and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is foretelling Peter's denial. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his impulsive nature and strong declarations of loyalty to Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rooster_crowing.htm">Rooster Crowing</a> A significant event that serves as a time marker for Peter's denial, symbolizing the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy. 4. <a href="/topical/d/denial_of_jesus.htm">Denial of Jesus</a> The act of Peter disowning his association with Jesus, which is a pivotal moment in the Passion account. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, during the time of Jesus' arrest and trial.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_human_weakness.htm">The Reality of Human Weakness</a> Despite our best intentions, we are all susceptible to failure and sin. Peter's denial serves as a reminder of our need for humility and reliance on God's strength. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Vigilance</a> Jesus' prediction underscores the need for spiritual vigilance. We must be aware of our surroundings and the pressures that can lead us to compromise our faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_forgiveness.htm">The Assurance of Forgiveness</a> Peter's account does not end with his denial. Jesus' later restoration of Peter assures us that failure is not final, and God's grace is sufficient for our redemption. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy_in_scripture.htm">The Role of Prophecy in Scripture</a> Jesus' foretelling of Peter's denial demonstrates the reliability of His words and the fulfillment of prophecy, encouraging us to trust in the truth of Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_stand_firm_in_faith.htm">The Call to Stand Firm in Faith</a> In moments of trial, we are called to stand firm in our faith, drawing strength from the Holy Spirit to boldly proclaim our allegiance to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 22</a> <a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_before_dawn.htm">Did Peter deny Jesus before the rooster crowed?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospels_differ_on_rooster_crows.htm">If Jesus prophesied Peter’s denial before the rooster crowed (Luke 22:34), why do different gospels count the rooster crows differently? </a> <a href="/q/how_often_did_the_rooster_crow.htm">How many times did the rooster crow before Peter denied Jesus? (Matthew 26:34 vs. Mark 14:30)</a> <a href="/q/why_omit_jesus_healing_the_ear_in_john.htm">John 18:10 - Why does this Gospel describe Peter cutting off the servant's ear yet omit any mention of Jesus healing him, which appears in another Gospel account (Luke 22:51)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) I tell thee, Peter.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/26-34.htm" title="Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, That this night, before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice.">Matthew 26:34-35</a>; <a href="/context/mark/14-30.htm" title="And Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, you shall deny me thrice.">Mark 14:30-31</a>, <a href="/commentaries/luke/22-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] replied, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “I tell Λέγω (Legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Peter, Πέτρε (Petre) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. [the] rooster ἀλέκτωρ (alektōr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_220.htm">Strong's 220: </a> A cock, rooster. From aleko; a cock or male fowl. {will} not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. crow φωνήσει (phōnēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5455.htm">Strong's 5455: </a> From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation. today σήμερον (sēmeron) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4594.htm">Strong's 4594: </a> Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now. until ἕως (heōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. you have denied ἀπαρνήσῃ (aparnēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_533.htm">Strong's 533: </a> From apo and arneomai; to deny utterly, i.e. Disown, abstain. three times τρίς (tris) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5151.htm">Strong's 5151: </a> Three times. Adverb from treis; three times. that you know εἰδέναι (eidenai) Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. Me.” με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/22-34.htm">Luke 22:34 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/22-34.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 22:34 He said I tell you Peter (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/22-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 22:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 22:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/22-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 22:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 22:35" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>