That. Greek. hoti. Separating what was said from the time when it was said. See note on Luke 23:43.
before. See note on Matthew 1:18.
the. a: i.e. one of other cooks.
Shalt. wilt.
thrice: i.e. three denials and. cock-crow; then three more and. second cock-crow; not three cock-crows. This prophecy was uttered three times: (1) John 13:38, relating to fact, not to time; (2) Luke 22:34, in the supper room; (3) and last, Matthew 26:34 (Mark 14:30), on the Mount of Olives. See App-156 and App-160.