Bible Strands
Luke 22:61
And 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.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text places Jesus in the courtyard immediately after Peter’s third denial and the rooster’s crow. Jesus turns toward Peter, who remains in the scene following his claim of ignorance.
The words — The text uses στραφεὶς (strapheis), meaning “having turned,” and ἐνέβλεψεν (eneblepsen), meaning “looked at.” These verbs describe a physical pivot and a direct, intentional gaze directed specifically at Peter.
The thread — The text records Peter remembering Jesus’ prediction from Luke 22:34 that the rooster would crow before three denials. This moment of conviction aligns with the scriptural pattern of divine address preceding repentance found in Job 33:27 and Isaiah 57:15.
Why it lands — The text states that Peter’s memory of Jesus’ warning immediately precedes his bitter weeping. It requires the reader to acknowledge how spoken prophecy confronts human failure and forces direct accountability.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Cross-references
- 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.”
- Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
- Job 33:27 Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.
- Jeremiah 31:18 I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God.
- Ezekiel 16:63 so that when I make atonement for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and never again open your mouth because of your disgrace, declares the Lord GOD.”
- Ezekiel 36:31 Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and abominations.
- Hosea 11:8 How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!
- Matthew 26:34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”
- Matthew 26:75 Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.
- Mark 5:30 At once Jesus was aware that power had gone out from Him. Turning to the crowd, He asked, “Who touched My garments?”