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John 13:38
“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.[’’]
from Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial, John 13:36-38
What it says

Jesus says Peter will deny him three times before the rooster crows.

What it is doing

Jesus answers Peter with the failure that will come before morning.

In context

36“Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. 37“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.” 38“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.[’’]