Matthew 26:72
Matthew 26:72 in Multiple Translations
And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”
And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.
And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.
And again he said with an oath, I have no knowledge of the man.
Once again he denied it, saying with an oath, “I don't know him.”
And againe he denied with an othe, saying, I knowe not the man.
and again did he deny with an oath — 'I have not known the man.'
Again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man.”
And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.
And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.
But Peter again denied it. He said, “May God punish me if I am lying! I tell you, I do not even know that man!”
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Study Notes — Matthew 26:72
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- Matthew 26:72 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Matthew 26:72
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 26:72
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 26:72
- Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 26:72
- Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 26:72
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 26:72
- Cambridge Bible on Matthew 26:72
- Sermons on Matthew 26:72
Context — Peter Denies Jesus
72And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”
73After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.” 74At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 26:74 | At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed. |
| 2 | Isaiah 48:1 | “Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, who have descended from the line of Judah, who swear by the name of the LORD, who invoke the God of Israel— but not in truth or righteousness— |
| 3 | Zechariah 8:17 | do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD. |
| 4 | Zechariah 5:3–4 | Then he told me, “This is the curse that is going out over the face of all the land, for according to one side of the scroll, every thief will be removed; and according to the other side, every perjurer will be removed. I will send it out, declares the LORD of Hosts, and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of him who swears falsely by My name. It will remain inside his house and destroy it, down to its timbers and stones.” |
| 5 | Exodus 20:7 | You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain. |
| 6 | Luke 22:34 | But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.” |
| 7 | Matthew 5:34–36 | But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black. |
| 8 | Acts 5:3–4 | Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!” |
| 9 | Malachi 3:5 | “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
Matthew 26:72 Summary
In Matthew 26:72, Peter denied knowing Jesus again, this time with an oath, because he was afraid of being identified as a follower of Jesus. This shows that even with good intentions, we can still fail and sin, but God's mercy and forgiveness are available to us (as seen in Psalm 103:8-12). Peter's denial was a result of his fear and lack of trust in God, but Jesus had predicted this would happen (Matthew 26:34) and later restored Peter (John 21:15-17). We can learn from Peter's mistake to trust God and be faithful to him, even in difficult situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Peter deny Jesus again in Matthew 26:72?
Peter denied Jesus again because he was afraid of being identified as a follower of Jesus and possibly facing persecution, as seen in Matthew 26:69-70 and supported by Jesus' warning in Matthew 10:28-33.
What does it mean to deny someone with an oath?
Denying someone with an oath means to swear falsely, using God's name to confirm a lie, which is a serious offense according to Leviticus 19:12 and Matthew 5:33-37.
How does Peter's denial in Matthew 26:72 relate to Jesus' earlier prediction in Matthew 26:34?
Peter's denial in Matthew 26:72 fulfills Jesus' earlier prediction that Peter would deny him three times before the rooster crowed, as stated in Matthew 26:34 and reiterated in Matthew 26:75.
What can we learn from Peter's mistake in Matthew 26:72?
We can learn from Peter's mistake that even with good intentions, we can still fail and sin, but God's mercy and forgiveness are available to us, as seen in Jesus' restoration of Peter in John 21:15-17 and supported by Psalm 103:8-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be denying Jesus in my own life, and how can I be more faithful to him?
- How do I respond when faced with pressure or fear, and what can I learn from Peter's example in Matthew 26:72?
- What role does fear play in my decisions and actions, and how can I trust God to give me courage and strength in difficult situations?
- In what ways can I identify with Peter's struggle and failure, and how can I apply the lessons from his experience to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Matthew 26:72
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 26:72
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 26:72
Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 26:72
Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 26:72
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 26:72
Cambridge Bible on Matthew 26:72
Sermons on Matthew 26:72
| Sermon | Description | |
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Christian Growth 7 by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Simon Peter meeting Jesus on the shore of a lake. The speaker emphasizes the new humility that Peter displays after his night of |
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Matthew 26:74 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses Peter's bitter defeat as he denies Jesus three times, despite his sincere devotion and commitment. Peter's failure stemmed from self-confidence and challengin |
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Isaiah (Part 1) - Introduction by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God does not shy away from hopeless cases, despite our limited resources and narrow hearts. He highlights how God speaks to nations and |
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The Beginning by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the overwhelming love of God and the impossibility of containing it. He describes how when people praise and worship God, they are joined to |
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The Third Commandment by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the gravity of the Third Commandment, which instructs believers not to take the name of the Lord in vain. He explains that this commandment calls for sincere, |
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Homily 9 on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of refraining from swearing oaths, highlighting the seriousness of invoking God as a witness in trivial matters and the need to show r |
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Of the Hatred of God. by John Gill | John Gill addresses the concept of God's hatred, clarifying that while God does not hate His creatures, He does hate sin and the actions of sinners. He emphasizes that God's hatred |







