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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.
John 13.36-38 (King James Version) :Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.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.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org