Overview
The Bible addresses denial of christ across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew. Closely related themes include Jesus, The Christ, Peter, Prisoners and Backsliding.
Key Bible verses about denial of christ
New Testament
Matthew
Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.
But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying denial of christ for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 26:69, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Jesus, The Christ, Peter, Prisoners and Backsliding.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about denial of christ?
The Bible addresses denial of christ across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew. Closely related themes include Jesus, The Christ, Peter, Prisoners and Backsliding.
How many Bible verses are about denial of christ?
The Bible references denial of christ in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention denial of christ?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 26:69: “Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.”
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