Matthew 26:35
33 Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”
34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”
Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.
36 At that time Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”
37 He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.
- KJV
- Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
- WEB
- Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you.” All of the disciples also said likewise.
- ASV
- Peter saith unto him, Even if I must die with thee, [yet] will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
- DARBY
- Peter says to him, If I should needs die with thee, I will in no wise deny thee. Likewise said all the disciples also.
- BLB
- Peter says to Him, “Even if it were necessary for me to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the disciples said likewise.
- ÅB
- Peter sa til ham: «Om jeg så skal dø med deg vil jeg ikke fornekte deg.» Det samme sa alle disiplene.
- OTB
- Peter sa til ham, “Selv om jeg må dø med deg, vil jeg ikke fornekte deg!” Alle disiplene sa det samme.
- B1930
- Peter sa til ham: Om jeg så skal dø med dig, vil jeg ikke fornekte dig. Det samme sa alle disiplene.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
John 13:37
“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”
Read in contextRomans 11:20
That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
Read in contextPhilippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
Read in context1 Corinthians 10:12
So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.
Read in contextProverbs 28:14
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Read in context1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
Read in contextProverbs 29:23
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Read in contextMatthew 20:22–24
“You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered.
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