Luke 22:60

Verse

“Man, I do not know what you are talking about,” Peter replied. While he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

American Standard Version (1901)

But Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

And Peter said, Man, I have no knowledge of these things of which you are talking. And straight away, while he was saying these words, there came the cry of a cock.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Peter said: Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, as he was yet speaking, the cock crew.

Free Bible Version

“I've no idea what you're talking about!” Peter replied. Right then, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. The Lord turned and looked at Peter.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Peter saide, Man, I knowe not what thou sayest. And immediatly while hee yet spake, the cocke crewe.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

One Unity Resource Bible

But Peter [Rock] said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

Translation for Translators

But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you (sg) are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying.” Immediately, while he was speaking, a rooster crowed.

Noah Webster Bible

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he was yet speaking, the cock crowed.

World English Bible

But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

Young's Literal Translation

and Peter said, 'Man, I have not known what thou sayest;' and presently, while he is speaking, a cock crew.

Context

Peter Denies Jesus

⁵⁹About an hour later, another man insisted, “Certainly this man was with Him, for he too is a Galilean.” ⁶⁰“Man, I do not know what you are talking about,” Peter replied. While he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. ⁶¹And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word that the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.”

Summary

This verse captures the moment when Peter denies knowing Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesus' prediction. It reveals Peter's human weakness and fear in the face of persecution, despite his earlier declaration of loyalty. The fulfillment of this prophecy underscores Jesus' omniscience and the frailty of human resolve under pressure. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of remaining steadfast in faith and relying on God's strength in times of trial.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Peter went out and wept bitterly. See Gill on Mat 26:75. . Luke 22:63 luk 22:63 luk 22:63 luk 22:63And the men that held Jesus,.... Whilst he was before the sanhedrim; and were either the Roman soldiers, or the servants of the high priest, who kept hold of him all the while, lest he should get away; though there was no reason for it; his time was come, nor would he escape out of their hands, though he could easily have rescued himself: mocked him; insulted him, and gave him very opprobrious language, and used him in a very scurrilous way, and even spit upon him; and smote him. This clause is left out in the Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions; the word used, signifies plucking off the skin; they pinched him, and tore off his flesh with their nails; they plucked the hairs of his beard, and the skin of his cheeks along with them, and so fulfilled Isa 50:6.