John 13:38 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus looked at him and said, 'You'd really die for me? I'm telling you the truth — before the rooster crows in the morning, you're going to deny even knowing me three times.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus saw right through Peter's confident promises and knew he'd fold when it mattered most.

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Jesus looked at Peter and said, 'Listen, I'm telling you right now — before you hear that rooster crow tomorrow morning, you're going to deny three times that you even know me.'

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Jesus looked at him and said, 'I'm telling you the truth — tonight, before you even hear a rooster crow in the morning, you're going to deny you know me three times.'

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