Peter's Denial

  • CTD023 Peter's denial?

    This article examines the apparent contradiction in the Gospels concerning Peter's denial. It concludes that, although John and Mark present variations, they agree on the fulfilment of Jesus' prediction. The accounts are complementary, not contradictory.

    Matthew 26.75 (King James Version) :
    And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
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  • PER316 Peter’s denial foretold

    The article explores Jesus’ prediction of Peter’s denial, highlighting the differences between the Gospel accounts and Jesus’ compassion for Peter’s human weakness.

    Matthew 26.31-35 (King James Version) :
    Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
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  • PER340 The Denial of the Apostle Peter, Accompanied by the Apostle John

    This article describes the denial of the Apostle Peter as recounted in the Gospels, when he denies his Master Jesus three times. The article highlights the precise circumstances of this event and explores the role of the apostle John. By setting the different versions of the Gospels side by side, this tragic moment is analyzed in depth within the historical and religious context of the time.

    Luke 22.56-62 (King James Version) :
    But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilæan.And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate