Jesus said to Peter, "I tell you that before the rooster crows two times tonight, you will say three times that you do not know me."

Peter answered even more strongly, "I will never say that, even if I have to die with you!" And all the other disciples said the same thing.

"I tell you, Peter," Jesus said, "the rooster will not crow tonight until you have said three times that you do not know me."

Jesus answered, "Are you really ready to die for me? I am telling you the truth: before the rooster crows you will say three times that you do not know me.