>> i will lay down my life for you. >> jesus knew peter's personality. although peter thought himself as being this great leader and right-hand man of jesus, jesus knew better. >> very truly i tell you, when the crows you will have denied me three times. >> you can imagine just how fallen peter must have felt when jesus says not only will you betray me, but you will betray me three times. >> what if i have to die with you, i will never deny you. >> jesus knew that he would.