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.
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.'
Jesus saw right through Peter's confident promises and knew he'd fold when it mattered most.
📚 Historical Context
During the Last Supper, Jesus was sharing a final meal with his disciples in Jerusalem, just before his arrest and crucifixion. Peter had just professed his unwavering loyalty, claiming he would lay down his life for Jesus, but Jesus, with divine insight into human frailty, foretold that Peter would deny him three times that very night. This prediction underscores the impending betrayal and sets the stage for Peter's later remorse and restoration.
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