The Message Bible MSG
New International Version NIV
31 "Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat.
31
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat.
32 Simon, I've prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start."
32
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
33 Peter said, "Master, I'm ready for anything with you. I'd go to jail for you. I'd die for you!"
33
But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.”
34 Jesus said, "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, Peter, but before the rooster crows you will have three times denied that you know me."
34
Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.”
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.