Peter’s Denial Predicted

31 “Simon, Simon,[a] look out. Satan(A) has asked to sift you[b] like wheat.(B) 32 But I have prayed(C) for you[c] that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen(D) your brothers.”

33 “Lord,”(E) he told him, “I’m ready to go with you both to prison and to death.”

34 “I tell you, Peter,” he said, “the rooster will not crow today until[d] you deny three times that you know me.”

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Footnotes

  1. 22:31 Other mss read Then the Lord said, “Simon, Simon
  2. 22:31 you is plural in Gk
  3. 22:32 you is singular in Gk
  4. 22:34 Other mss read before

31 “Simon, Simon, behold, (A)Satan has [a]demanded to (B)sift you men like wheat; 32 but I (C)have prayed for [b]you, that [c]your faith will not fail; and [d]you, when you have [e]turned back, (D)strengthen your brothers.” 33 (E)But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You both to prison and to death!” 34 But He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 22:31 Or asked for you men, to sift you
  2. Luke 22:32 Gr singular, referring only to Peter
  3. Luke 22:32 Gr singular, referring only to Peter
  4. Luke 22:32 Gr singular, referring only to Peter
  5. Luke 22:32 I.e., repented