New International Version And he went outside and wept bitterly. New Living Translation And Peter left the courtyard, weeping bitterly. English Standard Version And he went out and wept bitterly. Berean Standard Bible And he went outside and wept bitterly. Berean Literal Bible And having gone forth outside, he wept bitterly. King James Bible And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. New King James Version So Peter went out and wept bitterly. New American Standard Bible And he went out and wept bitterly. NASB 1995 And he went out and wept bitterly. NASB 1977 And he went out and wept bitterly. Legacy Standard Bible And he went out and cried bitterly. Amplified Bible And he went out and wept bitterly [deeply grieved and distressed]. Berean Annotated Bible And he went outside and wept bitterly. Christian Standard Bible And he went outside and wept bitterly. Holman Christian Standard Bible And he went outside and wept bitterly. American Standard Version And he went out, and wept bitterly. 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Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Peter Denies Jesus…61And 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.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly. 63The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him.… Cross References And he went outside Matthew 26:75 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. Genesis 4:16 So Cain went out from the presence of the LORD and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden. John 18:27 Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed. and wept bitterly. 1 Samuel 1:10 In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. Genesis 27:34 When Esau heard his father’s words, he let out a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me too, O my father!” Hebrews 12:17 For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears. 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. 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 26:34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” Mark 14:30 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” 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. Matthew 26:69-74 Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said. / But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.” / When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” … Mark 14:66-71 While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down / and saw him warming himself there. She looked at Peter and said, “You also were with Jesus the Nazarene.” / But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed. … John 18:15-18 Now Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. / But Peter stood outside at the door. Then the disciple who was known to the high priest went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in. / At this, the servant girl watching the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of this man’s disciples?” “I am not,” he answered. … Zechariah 12:10 Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. Treasury of Scripture And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. and wept. Psalm 38:18 For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin. Psalm 126:5,6 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy… Psalm 130:1-4 A Song of degrees. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD… Jump to Previous Aloud Bitterly Forth Outside Peter Weeping WeptJump to Next Aloud Bitterly Forth Outside Peter Weeping WeptLuke 22 1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him. 7. The apostles prepare the Passover. 19. Jesus institutes his holy supper; 21. covertly foretells of the traitor; 24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition; 31. assures Peter his faith should not fail; 34. and yet he should deny him thrice. 39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood; 47. is betrayed with a kiss; 50. he heals Malchus' ear; 54. he is thrice denied by Peter; 63. shamefully abused; 66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God. And he went outside Peter withdrew from the courtyard after his third denial and the rooster’s crow confirmed Jesus’ warning. Leaving the place where he had denied the Lord marked the immediate collapse of his self-confidence and brought him face to face with the seriousness of his failure. Mat 26:75 Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken:… and wept bitterly. Overcome with grief, Peter openly mourned his sin against Jesus. His tears reveal genuine repentance, preparing the way for the restoration Christ would later give him. 1Sa 1:10 In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD… Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterOne of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his boldness and impulsive nature. In this passage, Peter experiences deep remorse after denying Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesus' earlier prophecy. 2. Jesus The central figure of the New Testament, whose arrest and trial are taking place during this event. Jesus had predicted Peter's denial, demonstrating His foreknowledge and the fulfillment of His words. 3. The Courtyard The setting where Peter's denial takes place. It is a place of confrontation and fear, contrasting with the earlier intimate setting of the Last Supper. 4. The Rooster The crowing of the rooster serves as a pivotal moment, marking the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about Peter's denial and triggering Peter's realization and subsequent remorse. 5. The Denial The event where Peter denies knowing Jesus three times, highlighting human weakness and fear in the face of persecution. Teaching Points The Reality of Human WeaknessPeter's denial is a stark reminder of our human frailty and the ease with which we can fall into sin, even with the best intentions. The Importance of Repentance Peter's bitter weeping signifies genuine repentance, which is crucial for restoration and forgiveness in the Christian life. The Fulfillment of Jesus' Words Jesus' prophecy about Peter's denial underscores the reliability and authority of His words, encouraging believers to trust in His promises. Hope for Restoration Despite Peter's failure, his later restoration by Jesus shows that failure is not the end, and God offers redemption and a new beginning. Vigilance in Faith Peter's experience teaches the importance of being watchful and prayerful, especially in times of trial and temptation. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 22:62?2. How can Peter's remorse in Luke 22:62 guide our repentance process today? 3. What does Peter's weeping reveal about genuine sorrow for sin? 4. How does Luke 22:62 connect with Psalm 51's theme of repentance? 5. How can we ensure our repentance leads to transformation, like Peter's did? 6. What steps can we take to avoid denying Christ in our daily lives? 7. Why did Peter weep bitterly in Luke 22:62? 8. How does Peter's denial reflect human weakness in faith? 9. What does Peter's remorse teach about repentance and forgiveness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 22? Luke 22:62 portrays the immediate, wholehearted repentance of Peter after denying Jesus. The swift conjunction “And” roots his response in Christ’s prophetic word, “he went outside” pictures decisive separation from sin, “and” links deed to feeling, “wept” reveals genuine contrition, and “bitterly” underscores the depth of godly sorrow that leads to restoration. The verse assures believers that no failure is final when met with true repentance and the Savior’s gracious gaze. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. he went ἐξελθὼν (exelthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. outside ἔξω (exō) Adverb Strong's 1854: Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively. [and] wept ἔκλαυσεν (eklausen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2799: To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud. bitterly. πικρῶς (pikrōs) Adverb Strong's 4090: Bitterly. Adverb from pikros; bitterly, i.e. violently. Additonal Resources Luke 22:62 Blue Letter BibleLuke 22:62 Bible Gateway Luke 22:62 Bible.com Luke 22:62 NIV |
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