World English Bible

Matthew 26:34

“Jesus said to him, "Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”

Verse in context — Matthew 26

But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.

But Peter answered him, "Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.

Jesus said to him, "Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.

Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." All of the disciples also said likewise.

Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go there and pray.

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.