Hello brothers and sisters of Spiritual Q&A:

Lately I’ve been confused about something, and I’d like to seek your help. I’ve believed in the Lord for decades, and I’ve always thought that the Bible was inspired by God. But lately, as I was reading through the scriptures, I was surprised to discover that the records in the Bible aren’t consistent. For example: In the Bible’s records regarding Peter’s three denials of the Lord, Matthew 26:34 says, “Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, That this night, before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice.” But Mark 14:30 says, “And Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, you shall deny me th ... Read more »