Matthew 26:33
Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.
Cross-references
Matthew 13:21 describes those who fall away in trouble — exactly what Peter boasts he will not do but later does.
Matthew 14:28 shows Peter's impulsive boldness on the water — another instance of his overconfident character.
John 21:15 shows Jesus asking Peter if he loves him more than these — a restoration scene contrasting his earlier boast.
John 13:36-38 records the same exchange with Peter vowing to lay down his life — parallel account of the denial prediction.
Philippians 2:3 forbids conceit and commands humility — Peter's boast is pure conceit, directly opposed.
Mark 14:29 records Peter's identical boast – 'Even though all fall away, I will not' – a parallel statement.
Jeremiah 17:9 declares the heart deceitful — Peter's heart deceived him into thinking he would not deny Jesus.
Proverbs 28:26 calls trusting one's own mind foolish — Peter trusts his mind that he will not fall.
1 Peter 5:5 commands humility and warns God opposes the proud — Peter later teaches the opposite of his boast.
Proverbs 20:6 notes many proclaim loyalty but few are faithful — Peter's claim of steadfast love is exactly that.
In 1 Peter 5:6, the same Peter later writes 'humble yourselves' — a direct lesson from his boastful failure here.
Proverbs 16:18 warns that pride precedes destruction — Peter's boast of loyalty is pride that leads to his fall.
1 Corinthians 10:12 warns 'Let him who thinks he stands take heed' — a perfect admonition for Peter's overconfidence here.
John 13:8 records Peter refusing footwashing — another moment of Peter thinking he knows better than Jesus.
1 Kings 20:11 warns not to boast like one who has already won — a proverb against Peter's premature confidence.
John 18:17 records Peter's denial — the direct contradiction of his boast, proving his overconfidence wrong.
2 Kings 8:13 shows Hazael denying he could do evil, yet he did — mirroring Peter's denial that he would fall away.
Luke 22:33 has Peter saying he is ready to go to prison and death — a different expression of the same overconfidence.
Proverbs 28:25 contrasts trusting the Lord with self-reliance — Peter trusts his own resolve rather than God.
Proverbs 16:19 praises a lowly spirit over pride — Peter's boastful attitude is the opposite of this humble ideal.
Romans 11:18 warns against boasting over others — Peter's claim to be better than the other disciples fits that warning.
Luke 9:55 rebukes disciples for not knowing their own spirit — the same ignorance Peter displays in his boast.