Mat 26:34 | MHM | STEP | v. 34 : Jesus warned Peter directly, “Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice” (Matthew 26:34 ). Jesus knew Peter better than Peter knew himself. He told Peter that not only would he be offended, but he would also deny Jesus three times before morning. Temptation can come quickly, and we may fall into sin before we realize it (Ephesians 6:16 ).

‏ Matthew 26:34

v. 34: Jesus warned Peter directly, “Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice” (Matthew 26:34 ^a). Jesus knew Peter better than Peter knew himself. He told Peter that not only would he be offended, but he would also deny Jesus three times before morning. Temptation can come quickly, and we may fall into sin before we realize it (Ephesians 6:16 ^b).