Matthew 26:74 kjv — Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

King James Version

"Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew."

— Matthew 26:74, King James Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

71

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.

72

And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

73

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.

74

Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

75

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.

Matthew 26:74 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:74 say?
Matthew 26:74 in the King James Version reads: “Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.”
Where is Matthew 26:74 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:74 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 74.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:74.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:74 in?
Matthew 26:74 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 26:74?
Matthew 26:74 reads (KJV): “Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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