Matthew 26:33-35

³³ Peter replied, "Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will." ³⁴ "Truly I tell you," Jesus answered, "this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times." ³⁵ But Peter declared, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you." And all the other disciples said the same.

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Other Translations of Matthew 26:33-35

King James Version

³³ Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended offended: or, though the faith of other men should be shaken and fail, yet mine will be firm and constant 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.

English Standard Version

³³ Peter answered him, "Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away." ³⁴ Jesus said to him, "Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." ³⁵ Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!" And all the disciples said the same.

The Message

³³ Peter broke in, "Even if everyone else falls to pieces on account of you, I won't." ³⁴ "Don't be so sure," Jesus said. "This very night, before the rooster crows up the dawn, you will deny me three times." ³⁵ Peter protested, "Even if I had to die with you, I would never deny you." All the others said the same thing.

New King James Version

³³ Peter answered and said to Him, "Even if all are made to stumble because of You, I will never be made to stumble." ³⁴ Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." ³⁵ Peter said to Him, "Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" And so said all the disciples.

New Living Translation

³³ Peter declared, "Even if everyone else deserts you, I will never desert you." ³⁴ Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, Peter-this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me." ³⁵ "No!" Peter insisted. "Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!" And all the other disciples vowed the same.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 26:33-35

Commentary on Matthew 26:31-35

(Read Matthew 26:31-35)

Improper self-confidence, like that of Peter, is the first step to a fall. There is a proneness in all of us to be over-confident. But those fall soonest and foulest, who are the most confident in themselves. Those are least safe, who think themselves most secure. Satan is active to lead such astray; they are most off their guard: God leaves them to themselves, to humble them.