Matthew 26:31 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

Events at Gethsemane.

The prophecy of the denial:

Matthew 26:30-35

30 And when they had sung an hymn,a they went out into the mount of Olives.

31 Then saith Jesus unto them,All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offendedb because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

34 Jesus said unto him,Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.