John 18:27
What does John 18:27 mean?
A plain-English look at John 18:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 18:27 means
Under direct accusation, Peter yet again denies his association with Jesus. The text states, \"Peter therefore denied again.\" Immediately after this third denial, \"straightway the cock crew.\" This sound serves as a stark and painful confirmation of Jesus' prophecy (John 13:38), signaling Peter's complete denial and highlighting his profound failure in this moment of crisis. The crowing of the cock marks a pivotal moment of brokenness and self-realization for Peter.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Peter therefore denied again: and straightway the cock crew.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Peter therefore denied again: and straightway the cock crew.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then again Peter said, No. And straight away a cock gave its cry.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862again, therefore, Peter denied, and immediately a cock crew.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Again therefore Peter denied: and immediately the cock crew.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Peter denied therefore again, and immediately [the] cock crew.
Context
This verse records Peter's final denial and the immediate, consequential crowing of the cock. It brings to a climax the subplot of Peter's failures, fulfilling Jesus' earlier prophecy. This painful moment for Peter stands in stark contrast to the continued unfolding of Jesus' trial, as Jesus is now led to Pilate.
v.26One of the servants of the high priest, being a kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?
v.27This passage
v.28They lead Jesus therefore from Caiaphas into the Prætorium: and it was early; and they themselves entered not into the Prætorium, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the passover.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 26:34
Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
- Mark 14:71
But he began to curse, and to swear, I know not this man of whom ye speak.
- Mark 14:68
But he denied, saying, I neither know, nor understand what thou sayest: and he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
- Luke 22:60
But Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
- Matthew 26:74
Then began he to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And straightway the cock crew.
- Mark 14:30
And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that thou to-day, even this night, before the cock crow twice, shalt deny me thrice.
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