Mark 14:72
New International Version
Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept.

New Living Translation
And immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he broke down and wept.

English Standard Version
And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he broke down and wept.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately a rooster crowed for the second time. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times." And having broken down, he began to weep.

King James Bible
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

New King James Version
A second time the rooster crowed. Then Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And when he thought about it, he wept.

New American Standard Bible
And immediately a rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had made the remark to him, “Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he hurried on and began to weep.

NASB 1995
Immediately a rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had made the remark to him, “Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he began to weep.

NASB 1977
And immediately a cock crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had made the remark to him, “Before a cock crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he began to weep.

Legacy Standard Bible
And immediately a rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had said the statement to him, “Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And throwing himself down, he began to cry.

Amplified Bible
Immediately a rooster crowed the second time. And Peter remembered what Jesus said to him: “Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And thinking of this, he began weeping [in anguish].

Christian Standard Bible
Immediately a rooster crowed a second time, and Peter remembered when Jesus had spoken the word to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he broke down and wept.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Immediately a rooster crowed a second time, and Peter remembered when Jesus had spoken the word to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” When he thought about it, he began to weep.

American Standard Version
And straightway the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word, how that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

Contemporary English Version
At once the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered that Jesus had told him, "Before a rooster crows twice, you will say three times that you don't know me." So Peter started crying.

English Revised Version
And straightway the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word, how that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Just then a rooster crowed a second time. Peter remembered that Jesus said to him, "Before a rooster crows twice, you will say three times that you don't know me." Then Peter began to cry very hard.

Good News Translation
Just then a rooster crowed a second time, and Peter remembered how Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows two times, you will say three times that you do not know me." And he broke down and cried.

International Standard Version
Just then a rooster crowed a second time. Peter remembered that Jesus told him, "Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." Then he broke down and cried.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
Immediately a rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said to him: "Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." And he broke down and wept.

New Heart English Bible
And immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the word, how that Jesus said to him, "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." When he thought about that, he wept.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the second time the cock crowed. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said to him, Before the cock shall crow twice, thou wilt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

Weymouth New Testament
No sooner had he spoken than a cock crowed for the second time, and Peter recollected the words of Jesus, "Before the cock crows twice, you will three times disown me." And as he thought of it, he wept aloud.

World English Bible
The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the words that Jesus said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” When he thought about that, he wept.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and a second time a rooster crowed, and Peter remembered the saying that Jesus said to him, “Before a rooster crows twice, you may deny Me three times”; and having thought thereon—he was weeping.

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately a rooster crowed for the second time. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times." And having broken down, he began to weep.

Young's Literal Translation
and a second time a cock crew, and Peter remembered the saying that Jesus said to him -- 'Before a cock crow twice, thou mayest deny me thrice;' and having thought thereon -- he was weeping.

Smith's Literal Translation
And of the second time the cock uttered a sound. And Peter remembered the word which Jesus spake to him, That before the cock utter a sound twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And throwing blame, he wept.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And immediately the cock crew again. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said unto him: Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt thrice deny me. And he began to weep.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And immediately the rooster crowed again. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he began to weep.

New American Bible
And immediately a cock crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said to him, “Before the cock crows twice you will deny me three times.” He broke down and wept.

New Revised Standard Version
At that moment the cock crowed for the second time. Then Peter remembered that Jesus had said to him, “Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he broke down and wept.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
At that very hour the cock crowed the second time. And Simon remembered the word that Jesus said to him, Before the cock crows twice you will deny me thrice. And then he began to weep. Jesus before Caiaphas.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And at that moment, the cock crowed the second time, and Shimeon was reminded of the word of Yeshua, who had said to him, “Before a cock shall crow two times, you will deny me three times”, and he began to weep.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And immediately the cock crew the second time. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times. And when he thought upon it, he wept.

Godbey New Testament
And the cock crew the second time. And Peter remembered the word which Jesus told him; That, before the cock shall crow twice, thou wilt deny me thrice. And having gone out, he continued to weep.

Haweis New Testament
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word which Jesus spake unto him, That before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And casting his mantle over his face, he wept.

Mace New Testament
and the cock crowed for the second time, then Peter calling to mind that expression of Jesus, "before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice," he cover'd his head and wept.

Weymouth New Testament
No sooner had he spoken than a cock crowed for the second time, and Peter recollected the words of Jesus, "Before the cock crows twice, you will three times disown me." And as he thought of it, he wept aloud.

Worrell New Testament
And straightway the second time the cock crowed. And Peter remembered the word, how Jesus said to him, "Before the cock crows twice, you will deny Me thrice." And, having thought thereon, he kept weeping.

Worsley New Testament
Then Peter called to mind the word which Jesus had said to him, Before the cock crow twice thou wilt deny me thrice. And he covered his face and wept.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter Denies Jesus
71But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!” 72And 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.

Cross References
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.

Luke 22:61-62
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 18:27
Peter denied it once more, and immediately a rooster crowed.

Mark 14:30
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.”

Matthew 26:34
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

Luke 22:34
But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”

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.” ...

Luke 22:54-60
Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance. / When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. / A servant girl saw him seated in the firelight and looked intently at him. “This man also was with Him,” she said. ...

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. ...

John 18:25-26
Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they asked him, “Aren’t you also one of His disciples?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” / One 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?”

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 31:22
In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help.

Psalm 51:3-4
For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. / Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge.

Psalm 69:5
You know my folly, O God, and my guilt is not hidden from You.


Treasury of Scripture

And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said to him, Before the cock crow twice, you shall deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

the second.

Mark 14:30,68
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…

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

Peter.

2 Samuel 24:10
And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

Psalm 119:59,60
I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies…

Jeremiah 31:18-20
I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God…

when he thought thereon, he wept.

Ezekiel 7:16
But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his iniquity.

Matthew 26:75
And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

Luke 22:62
And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

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Mark 14
1. A conspiracy against Jesus.
3. Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.
10. Judas sells his Master for money.
12. Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;
22. after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;
26. declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.
43. Judas betrays him with a kiss.
46. Jesus is apprehended in the garden;
53. falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;
65. shamefully abused by them;
66. and thrice denied by Peter.














And immediately
The phrase "and immediately" underscores the suddenness and inevitability of the event. In the Greek, the word used is "εὐθύς" (euthys), which conveys a sense of urgency and directness. This immediacy highlights the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy and the swift unfolding of events that Peter could not control. It serves as a reminder of the precision of Jesus' words and the certainty of God's plans.

the rooster crowed a second time
The crowing of the rooster is a significant marker in the narrative. In the cultural and historical context of first-century Judea, roosters were common, and their crowing was a natural part of the early morning. The second crowing signifies the completion of the time frame Jesus had predicted. It is a poignant reminder of Peter's failure to stand by Jesus, despite his earlier bravado. The rooster's crow serves as a divine alarm clock, awakening Peter to the reality of his actions.

Then Peter remembered
The act of remembering is crucial here. The Greek word "ἀναμιμνῄσκομαι" (anamimneskomai) implies a deep, reflective recollection. This is not just a casual remembrance but a profound realization of the truth of Jesus' words. It signifies a moment of spiritual awakening for Peter, as he confronts the gravity of his denial. This remembrance is the first step towards repentance and restoration.

the word that Jesus had spoken to him
The "word" refers to the prophecy Jesus gave Peter earlier in the evening. The Greek term "λόγος" (logos) is used, which can mean word, message, or teaching. This highlights the authority and truth of Jesus' words. It is a reminder that Jesus' teachings are not just predictions but divine truths that hold power and authority. Peter's recollection of Jesus' words is a testament to their enduring impact and the fulfillment of prophecy.

'Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.'
This specific prophecy is a direct quote from Jesus, emphasizing His foreknowledge and the inevitability of Peter's actions. The repetition of the rooster's crowing and the threefold denial underscore the completeness of Peter's failure. It serves as a humbling reminder of human weakness and the need for divine grace. The prophecy's fulfillment also reinforces Jesus' role as the Messiah, who knows the hearts of men.

And he broke down and wept
Peter's emotional response is captured in the Greek phrase "ἐπιβαλὼν ἔκλαιεν" (epibalōn eklaien), which conveys a sense of overwhelming sorrow and repentance. The breaking down signifies a moment of deep contrition and acknowledgment of sin. Peter's weeping is not just an expression of regret but a transformative moment that leads to his eventual restoration. It is a powerful reminder of the grace and forgiveness available through Christ, even after failure.

(72) When he thought thereon.--The Greek word is a somewhat peculiar one, and means literally "throwing at," or "on." The English version assumes that it means "casting his mind or thoughts," just as "to reflect" is "to bend the mind," and is probably right. The marginal readings give two conjectures. Yet another may be found in the idea that the word describes St. Peter's action "casting himself down, he wept," but there is not enough authority for any other interpretation to justify a change in the text.

Verse 72. - And when he thought thereon, he wept (καὶ ἐπὶβαλὼν ἔκλαιε, not ἔκλαυςε,). The word implies a long and continued weeping. This concludes the preliminary trial, the whole proceedings of which were illegal.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

just then,
εὐθὺς (euthys)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

[the] 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.

a second time.
δευτέρου (deuterou)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 1208: Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.

Then
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

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.

remembered
ἀνεμνήσθη (anemnēsthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 363: To remind, admonish, be reminded, remind myself; pass: I remember, recall. From ana and mimnesko; to remind; to recollect.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

word
ῥῆμα (rhēma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

had spoken
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

to him:
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“Before
Πρὶν (Prin)
Adverb
Strong's 4250: Formerly, before. Adverb from pro; prior, sooner.

[the] rooster
ἀλέκτορα (alektora)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 220: A cock, rooster. From aleko; a cock or male fowl.

crows
φωνῆσαι (phōnēsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 5455: From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.

twice,
δὶς (dis)
Adverb
Strong's 1364: Twice, entirely, utterly. Adverb from duo; twice.

you will deny
ἀπαρνήσῃ (aparnēsē)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 533: From apo and arneomai; to deny utterly, i.e. Disown, abstain.

Me
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

three times.”
τρίς (tris)
Adverb
Strong's 5151: Three times. Adverb from treis; three times.

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

he broke down
ἐπιβαλὼν (epibalōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1911: From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to.

[and] wept.
ἔκλαιεν (eklaien)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2799: To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.


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