27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow.

Other Translations of John 18:27

King James Version

27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.

English Standard Version

27 Peter again denied it, and at once a rooster crowed.

The Message

27 Again, Peter denied it. Just then a rooster crowed.

New King James Version

27 Peter then denied again; and immediately a rooster crowed.

New Living Translation

27 Again Peter denied it. And immediately a rooster crowed.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 18:27

Commentary on John 18:13-27

(Read John 18:13-27)

Simon Peter denied his Master. The particulars have been noticed in the remarks on the other Gospels. The beginning of sin is as the letting forth of water. The sin of lying is a fruitful sin; one lie needs another to support it, and that another. If a call to expose ourselves to danger be clear, we may hope God will enable us to honour him; if it be not, we may fear that God will leave us to shame ourselves. They said nothing concerning the miracles of Jesus, by which he had done so much good, and which proved his doctrine. Thus the enemies of Christ, whilst they quarrel with his truth, wilfully shut their eyes against it. He appeals to those who heard him. The doctrine of Christ may safely appeal to all that know it, and those who judge in truth bear witness to it. Our resentment of injuries must never be passionate. He reasoned with the man that did him the injury, and so may we.