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Jesus said to him, "Most assuredly I tell you, that you today, even this night, before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times."
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The Danger of Self-Reliance
Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry highlight that Peter's failure stemmed not from a lack of love, but from misplaced self-confidence. His passionate declaration was based on his own strength, not on reliance upon Christ. This serves as a crucial lesson that good intentions and strong emotions are insufficient for faithfulness; we must depend on God's strength rather than our own.
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Twice (δις). This detail only in Mark. One crowing is always the signal for more. The Fayum papyrus agrees with Mark in having δις…
19th Century
Anglican
Before the cock crow twice.—The word “twice” is omitted in many manuscripts. It agrees, however, with the emphatic mention of the cock cro…
Baptist
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. But…
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Jesus’ prediction of failure on the part of the disciples was too much for Peter to accept, and he told Jesus that. But Jesus’ reply emphasized the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jesus says to him, verily I say to you As confident as you are of standing by me, and abiding with me; th…
Presbyterian
The Lord's supper is food for the soul; therefore, a very little of that which is for the body, as much as will serve for a sign, is enough. It was…
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