30 (A)And after singing a [a]hymn, they went out to (B)the Mount of Olives.

31 Then Jesus *said to them, “You will all [b](C)fall away because of Me this night, for it is written: ‘(D)I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be (E)scattered.’ 32 But after I have been raised, (F)I will go ahead of you to Galilee.” 33 But Peter replied to Him, “Even if they all [c]fall away because of You, I will never fall away!” 34 Jesus said to him, (G)Truly I say to you that (H)this very night, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” 35 Peter *said to Him, “(I)Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” All the disciples said the same thing as well.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 26:30 Ps 113-118 were traditionally sung at Passover
  2. Matthew 26:31 I.e., have a lapse in faith
  3. Matthew 26:33 I.e., from the faith

30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

31 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.

32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

35 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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Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial

30 (A)And when they had sung a hymn, (B)they went out to (C)the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will (D)strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I am raised up, (E)I will go before you to Galilee.” 33 (F)Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” 34 (G)Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, (H)before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” 35 (I)Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.

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