John 18:27
New International Version
Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow.

New Living Translation
Again Peter denied it. And immediately a rooster crowed.

English Standard Version
Peter again denied it, and at once a rooster crowed.

Berean Standard Bible
Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed.

Berean Literal Bible
Then Peter denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.

King James Bible
Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

New King James Version
Peter then denied again; and immediately a rooster crowed.

New American Standard Bible
Peter then denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.

NASB 1995
Peter then denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.

NASB 1977
Peter therefore denied it again; and immediately a cock crowed.

Legacy Standard Bible
Peter then denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.

Amplified Bible
So Peter denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.

Christian Standard Bible
Peter denied it again. Immediately a rooster crowed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Peter then denied it again. Immediately a rooster crowed.

American Standard Version
Peter therefore denied again: and straightway the cock crew.

Contemporary English Version
Once more Peter denied it, and right then a rooster crowed.

English Revised Version
Peter therefore denied again: and straightway the cock crew.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Peter again denied it, and just then a rooster crowed.

Good News Translation
Again Peter said "No"--and at once a rooster crowed.

International Standard Version
Peter again denied it, and immediately a rooster crowed.

Majority Standard Bible
Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed.

NET Bible
Then Peter denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.

New Heart English Bible
Peter therefore denied it again, and immediately the rooster crowed.

Webster's Bible Translation
Peter then denied again, and immediately the cock crowed.

Weymouth New Testament
Once more Peter denied it, and immediately a cock crowed.

World English Bible
Peter therefore denied it again, and immediately the rooster crowed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Again, therefore, Peter denied, and immediately a rooster crowed.

Berean Literal Bible
Then Peter denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.

Young's Literal Translation
again, therefore, Peter denied, and immediately a cock crew.

Smith's Literal Translation
Then Peter again denied: and quickly the cock uttered a sound.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Again therefore Peter denied; and immediately the cock crew.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, again, Peter denied it. And immediately the rooster crowed.

New American Bible
Again Peter denied it. And immediately the cock crowed.

New Revised Standard Version
Again Peter denied it, and at that moment the cock crowed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Simon again denied; and at that very hour the cock crew.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Shimeon denied again, and in that hour a rooster crowed.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Then Peter denied again. And immediately the cock crew.

Godbey New Testament
Then Peter again denied, and immediately the cock crew.

Haweis New Testament
Then again Peter denied: and instantly the cock crew.

Mace New Testament
but Peter denied this too, and immediately the cock crew.

Weymouth New Testament
Once more Peter denied it, and immediately a cock crowed.

Worrell New Testament
Again, therefore, Peter denied; and straightway a cock crowed.

Worsley New Testament
Peter then denied it again, and immediately the cock crew.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter's Second and Third Denials
26One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?” 27Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed. 28Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:74-75
At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed. / 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.

Mark 14:72
And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept.

Luke 22:60-62
“Man, I do not know what you are talking about,” Peter replied. And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. / And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word that the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” / And he went outside and wept bitterly.

John 13:38
“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.

John 13:36-37
“Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.” / “Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”

Matthew 26:33-35
Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.” / “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” / Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.

Mark 14:29-31
Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.” / “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” / But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing.

Luke 22:33-34
“Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.” / But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”

John 21:15-17
When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.

Matthew 10:33
But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven.

Mark 8:38
If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”

Luke 12:9
But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

John 16:32
“Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.

Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

Psalm 31:13
For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.


Treasury of Scripture

Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

and.

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.

Matthew 26:34,74,75
Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice…

Mark 14:30,68,71,72
And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice…

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John 18
1. Judas betrays Jesus.
6. The officers fall to the ground.
10. Peter cuts off Malchus' ear.
12. Jesus is taken, and led unto Annas and Caiaphas.
15. Peter's denial.
19. Jesus examined before Caiaphas.
25. Peter's second and third denial.
28. Jesus arraigned before Pilate.
36. His kingdom.
40. The Jews prefer Barabbas.














Peter denied it once more
This phrase marks the third denial of Peter, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy in John 13:38 that Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed. Peter's denial is significant as it highlights human weakness and fear, even among the most devoted followers. This moment occurs in the courtyard of the high priest, a setting that underscores the tension and danger surrounding Jesus' arrest. Peter's denial contrasts with his earlier boldness, such as when he cut off the ear of the high priest's servant (John 18:10). This denial also serves as a reminder of the spiritual battle believers face, as Peter's fear overcomes his earlier declarations of loyalty.

and immediately a rooster crowed
The crowing of the rooster is a pivotal moment, serving as a divine signal that Jesus' prediction has come to pass. In the cultural context of first-century Judea, roosters were common, and their crowing marked the approach of dawn. This crowing symbolizes the end of Peter's trial and the beginning of his realization and repentance. The immediate crowing emphasizes the accuracy of Jesus' foreknowledge and the fulfillment of His words. This event is paralleled in all four Gospels (Matthew 26:74-75, Mark 14:72, Luke 22:60-62), underscoring its importance. The rooster's crow also serves as a call to repentance, as Peter weeps bitterly afterward, leading to his restoration and future role as a leader in the early Church (John 21:15-19).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Peter
One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and impulsive nature. In this passage, he fulfills Jesus' prophecy by denying Him three times before the rooster crows.

2. Rooster Crowing
This event signifies the fulfillment of Jesus' prediction about Peter's denial. It serves as a pivotal moment of realization and conviction for Peter.

3. High Priest's Courtyard
The setting where Peter's denial takes place. It is a place of trial and fear, contrasting with Peter's earlier declarations of loyalty.

4. Jesus' Prophecy
Earlier, Jesus had foretold that Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed, highlighting Jesus' omniscience and the frailty of human resolve.

5. Denial
The act of Peter verbally disassociating himself from Jesus, representing a moment of weakness and fear in the face of potential persecution.
Teaching Points
Human Weakness and Divine Foreknowledge
Peter's denial highlights the frailty of human resolve and the need for reliance on God's strength. Despite our best intentions, we can falter, but God knows our hearts and our future.

The Pain of Denial and the Path to Repentance
Denying Christ can lead to deep personal anguish, as seen in Peter's bitter weeping. However, genuine repentance opens the door to restoration and forgiveness.

The Importance of Vigilance and Prayer
Peter's failure serves as a reminder of the need for spiritual vigilance and prayer, especially in times of trial. Jesus had urged His disciples to watch and pray to avoid falling into temptation.

The Role of Prophecy in Strengthening Faith
Jesus' accurate prediction of Peter's denial serves to strengthen our faith in His divine nature and the reliability of His words.

Restoration and Commissioning
Despite Peter's failure, Jesus later restores and commissions him, demonstrating that our failures do not disqualify us from God's purposes when we repent and return to Him.(27) And immediately the cock crew.--Better, . . . a cock crew. (Comp. Matthew 26:74, and (on the whole question of the denial, Notes to Matthew 26:69-74.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Peter
Πέτρος (Petros)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

denied [it]
ἠρνήσατο (ērnēsato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 720: Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate.

once more,
Πάλιν (Palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

immediately
εὐθέως (eutheōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

a rooster
ἀλέκτωρ (alektōr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 220: A cock, rooster. From aleko; a cock or male fowl.

crowed.
ἐφώνησεν (ephōnēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5455: From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.


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