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NASB | Matthew 26:34 Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you that this very night, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 26:34 Jesus said to him, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this night, before a rooster crows, you will [completely] deny Me three times." |
Bible Question (short): Why did Peter deny Jesus? |
Question (full): Matthew 26:33 "But Peter said to Him, "Even though all may fall away because of You, I will never fall away." I'm sure that most of us on the forum know this passage and the one's in Mark and Luke. I have a few questions. 1. Did Peter deny Christ 3 times because Jesus knew that he would? 2. Did Peter deny Jesus because Jesus said that he would? 3. If Peter hadn't opened him mouth and say "I will never fall away", would Jesus have said that he would? 4. Did Peter deny Jesus becuase he chose to or because of question # 2. I'm sure no one can argue that this blatant denial of Jesus didn't stop Peter from going to heaven. After Jesus rose from the grave, he asked Peter 3 times if he loved him, maybe because Peter denied him 3 times? I think it shows the great Love of Jesus and how he is so willing to comfort and forgive us. Psalm 37:23-24 "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand." Any thoughts? Love in Christ, Barry |