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John 18:27

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

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Peter denied knowing Jesus again, and right at that moment, a rooster crowed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes our worst moments happen exactly when we were warned they would.

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But Peter denied it completely, saying, 'I have no idea what you're talking about.' Then he walked out to the entrance area, and right then a rooster crowed.

That's when Peter completely lost it — he started cursing and swearing, saying 'I don't know that guy at all!' Right at that moment, a rooster crowed.

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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