26
When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
27
"You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is written:
" 'I will strike the shepherd,
and the sheep will be scattered.' 1
28
But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee."
29
Peter declared, "Even if all fall away, I will not."
30
"Truly I tell you," Jesus answered, "today - yes, tonight - before the rooster crows twice 2 you yourself will disown me three times."
31
But Peter insisted emphatically, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you." And all the others said the same.