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Mark 14:30

What does Mark 14:30 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 14:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 14:30 means

Jesus answers Peter with solemn precision: that very day, that night, before the cock crows twice, Peter will deny Him three times. The detail shows Jesus’ penetrating knowledge and the certainty of the prediction. It is not meant to crush but to warn and prepare. Peter’s future failure will be undeniable and specific, removing room for excuses. Yet within this hard word lies hope: Jesus knows Peter fully and still includes him. When the rooster crows, the memory of this word will lead Peter to repentance, not despair, because Jesus will also restore him after the resurrection.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Jesus said to him, Truly, I say to you that you, today, even this night, before the cock's second cry, will say three times that you have no knowledge of me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jesus said to him, `Verily I say to thee, that to-day, this night, before a cock shall crow twice, thrice thou shalt deny me.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jesus saith to him: Amen I say to thee, to-day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jesus says to him, Verily I say to thee, that thou to-day, in this night, before [the] cock shall crow twice, thou shalt thrice deny me.

Context

Peter’s boast invites Jesus’ exact prophecy. The contrast between Peter’s confidence and Jesus’ foresight builds narrative tension that will be resolved in the courtyard scene at the chapter’s end. After this exchange, Peter will protest even more strongly, and the other disciples will agree. Then they proceed to Gethsemane, where their weakness shows in sleep. This structure prepares readers to see how Jesus’ words come true step by step, highlighting His authority and the disciples’ need for grace.

v.29But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.

v.30This passage

v.31But he spake exceeding vehemently, If I must die with thee, I will not deny thee. And in like manner also said they all.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 1:5

    And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day.

  • Genesis 1:23

    And there was evening and there was morning, a fifth day.

  • Luke 22:34

    And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

  • John 13:38

    Jesus answereth, Wilt thou lay down thy life for me? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.

  • Genesis 1:8

    And God called the firmament Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, a second day.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:12

    Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

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