King James Version:
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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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Kefa remembered what Yeshua had said, "Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times"; and he went outside and cried bitterly.
Berean Standard Bible:
Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.
American Standard Version:
And Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} Peter{G4074} remembered{G3415} the word{G4487} of Jesus{G2424}, which{G3588} said{G2046} unto him{G846}, Before{G3754}{G4250} the cock{G220} crow{G5455}, thou shalt deny{G533} me{G3165} thrice{G5151}. And{G2532} he went out{G1854}, and{G1831} wept{G2799} bitterly{G4090}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 26:34
- Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Romans 7:18
- For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.
Romans 7:20
- Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
Luke 22:31
- And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat:
Luke 22:34
- And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
John 13:38
- 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.
Luke 22:61
- 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.
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Commentary for Matthew 26:75
Matthew 26:75 is a poignant verse that captures a moment of deep personal anguish for the Apostle Peter. It is set within the broader context of the Passion of Christ, just after Jesus has been arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. This verse specifically highlights the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy to Peter that before the cock crows, Peter would deny knowing Jesus three times (Matthew 26:34).
The historical context of this verse is the night before Jesus' crucifixion, during the Jewish festival of Passover. Tensions between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders had reached a peak, leading to a conspiracy to arrest and execute Jesus. In the chaos of Jesus' arrest, Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, had followed at a distance but found himself in a precarious situation. When confronted about his association with Jesus, Peter denied knowing Him, out of fear for his own safety.
The themes present in this verse include the testing of faith, the fallibility of even the most devoted followers, and the gravity of betrayal. Peter's denial is a stark contrast to his earlier declaration of unwavering loyalty (Matthew 26:33). The verse also touches on the theme of repentance; upon realizing that he had indeed done what Jesus had foretold, Peter went out and wept bitterly, demonstrating genuine remorse and sorrow for his actions. This moment of intense self-reflection and grief serves as a prelude to Peter's later restoration and his eventual role as a foundational leader in the early Christian Church.
In summary, Matthew 26:75 encapsulates the emotional depth of Peter's betrayal of Jesus, the accuracy of Jesus' prophetic words, and the profound personal transformation that can emerge from failure and repentance. It speaks to the human condition, illustrating how even those closest to Jesus can falter, yet there is hope for redemption and growth through acknowledgment of one's mistakes and the grace of God.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G4074
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Πέτρος
Transliteration: Pétros
Pronunciation: pet'-ros
Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς. - Strong's Number: G3415
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μνάομαι
Transliteration: mnáomai
Pronunciation: mnah'-om-ahee
Description: middle voice of a derivative of μένω or perhaps of the base of μασσάομαι (through the idea of fixture in the mind or of mental grasp); to bear in mind, i.e. recollect; by implication, to reward or punish:--be mindful, remember, come (have) in remembrance. Compare μιμνήσκω. - Strong's Number: G4487
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ῥῆμα
Transliteration: rhēma
Pronunciation: hray'-mah
Description: from ῥέω; an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever:--+ evil, + nothing, saying, word. - Strong's Number: G2424
There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
Transliteration: Iēsoûs
Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus. - Strong's Number: G3588
There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁ
Transliteration: ho
Pronunciation: to
Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. - Strong's Number: G2046
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐρέω
Transliteration: eréō
Pronunciation: er-eh'-o
Description: probably a fuller form of ῥέω; an alternate for ἔπω in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say:--call, say, speak (of), tell. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. - Strong's Number: G4250
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρίν
Transliteration: prín
Pronunciation: prin
Description: adverb from πρό; prior, sooner:--before (that), ere. - Strong's Number: G220
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀλέκτωρ
Transliteration: aléktōr
Pronunciation: al-ek'-tore
Description: from (to ward off); a cock or male fowl:--cock. - Strong's Number: G5455
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φωνέω
Transliteration: phōnéō
Pronunciation: fo-neh'-o
Description: from φωνή; to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation:--call (for), crow, cry. - Strong's Number: G533
There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπαρνέομαι
Transliteration: aparnéomai
Pronunciation: ap-ar-neh'-om-ahee
Description: from ἀπό and ἀρνέομαι; to deny utterly, i.e. disown, abstain:--deny. - Strong's Number: G3165
There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέ
Transliteration: mé
Pronunciation: meh
Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my. - Strong's Number: G5151
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τρίς
Transliteration: trís
Pronunciation: trece
Description: adverb from τρεῖς; three times:--three times, thrice. - Strong's Number: G1854
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔξω
Transliteration: éxō
Pronunciation: ex'-o
Description: adverb from ἐκ; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively:--away, forth, (with-)out (of, -ward), strange. - Strong's Number: G1831
There are 216 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξέρχομαι
Transliteration: exérchomai
Pronunciation: ex-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from ἐκ and ἔρχομαι; to issue (literally or figuratively):--come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad. - Strong's Number: G2799
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κλαίω
Transliteration: klaíō
Pronunciation: klah'-yo
Description: of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently):--bewail, weep. - Strong's Number: G4090
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πικρῶς
Transliteration: pikrōs
Pronunciation: pik-roce'
Description: adverb from πικρός; bitterly, i.e. (figuratively) violently:--bitterly.