Matthew 26:32 — Meaning and Application

And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. {hymn: or, psalm}

Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

Peter answered and said unto him, Though all {men} shall be offended because of thee, {yet} will I never be offended. {offended: or, though the faith of other men should be shaken and fail, yet mine will be firm and constant}

Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.