Exodus 19:8(v31)All the people answered together, and said, “All that Yahweh has spoken we will do.” Moses reported the words of the people to Yahweh.
John 13:37(v31)Peter said to him, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
Deuteronomy 5:27-29(v31)Go near, and hear all that Yahweh our God shall say, and tell us all that Yahweh our God tells you; and we will hear it, and do it.” Yahweh…
2 Kings 8:13(v31)Hazael said, “But what is your servant, who is but a dog, that he could do this great thing?” Elisha answered, “Yahweh has shown me that…
Job 40:4-5(v31)“Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth. I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice,…
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Proverbs 16:18(v31)Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 18:24(v31)A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 29:23(v31)A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Jeremiah 10:23(v31)Yahweh, I know that the way of man is not in himself. It is not in man who walks to direct his steps.
Jeremiah 17:9(v31)The heart is deceitful above all things and it is exceedingly corrupt. Who can know it?
Matthew 26:33-35(v29)But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.” Jesus said to him, “Most…
Mark 14:66-72(v30)As Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the maids of the high priest came, and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him, and…
Luke 22:33-34(v29)He said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!” He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means…
John 13:36-38(v29)Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you can’t follow now, but you will follow…
John 13:38(v30)Jesus answered him, “Will you lay down your life for me? Most certainly I tell you, the rooster won’t crow until you have denied me three…
Genesis 1:5(v30)God called the light “day”, and the darkness he called “night”. There was evening and there was morning, the first day.
Genesis 1:8(v30)God called the expanse “sky”. There was evening and there was morning, a second day.
Psalms 30:6(v31)As for me, I said in my prosperity, “I shall never be moved.”
Matthew 26:69-75(v30)Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!” But he denied it…
Luke 22:34(v30)He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”
Luke 22:54-62(v30)They seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed from a distance. When they had kindled…
John 18:17(v30)Then the maid who kept the door said to Peter, “Are you also one of this man’s disciples?” He said, “I am not.”
John 18:25-27(v30)Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore to him, “You aren’t also one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it…
John 21:15(v29)So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him,…
1 Corinthians 10:12(v30)Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.
Genesis 1:13(v30)There was evening and there was morning, a third day.
Genesis 1:19(v30)There was evening and there was morning, a fourth day.
Genesis 1:23(v30)There was evening and there was morning, a fifth day.
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Geneva Bible translators1599 · Public DomainOn vv29, 31Here is set forth in an excellent person, a…
Here is set forth in an excellent person, a most sorrowful example of man’s rashness and weakness.
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John Trapp1656 · Public DomainOn v3126 And when they had sung an hymn, they…
26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
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28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.
29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.
Ver. 31. I will not deny thee] The Syriac addeth Mari, that is, Domine mi, my God. And this he affirmed, magis ex abundanti. So did Pendleton the apostate, when he said to Sanders the martyr, with greatest vehemence, I will see the uttermost drop of this grease of mine molten away, and the last gobbet of this flesh consumed to ashes, before I will forsake God and his truth. (Acts and Mon.)
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John Gill1763 · Public DomainOn vv29–31And Jesus saith unto him, verily I say unto…
And Jesus saith unto him, verily I say unto thee,.... As confident as thou art of standing by me, and abiding with me;
that this day, which was then begun; for the Jews reckoned their days from evening, as in Gen 1:5;
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even in this night; this night to be observed, this night of the passover, before it is past:
before the cock crow twice; for there was a first and second cock crowing, the one at midnight, and the other near break of day, and which last is properly the cock crowing: the word "twice" is left out in the Ethiopic version:
thou shalt deny me thrice; as he did; See Gill on Mat 26:34.
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Adam Clarke1810 · Public DomainOn v30Verse 30. That THOU] συ is added by ABEGHKLMS-V,…
Verse 30. That THOU] συ is added by ABEGHKLMS-V, eighty-eight others, Syriac, Arabic, Persic, Coptic, AEthiopic, Armenian, Slavonic, Vulgate, Saxon, Theophylact, and Euthymsus. It adds much to the energy of the passage, every word of which is deeply emphatical. Verily, I say unto thee, that THOU, THIS DAY, in THIS VERY NIGHT, before the cock shall crow TWICE, THOU wilt deny ME.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges1878 · Public DomainOn vv29–3129. But Peter said unto him] Ardent and impulsive…
29. But Peter said unto him] Ardent and impulsive as ever, the Apostle could not endure the thought of such desertion. His protestations of fidelity are more fully given in Mat_26:33 and Joh_13:37.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers1878 · Public DomainOn vv30–31(30) Before the cock crow twice.—The word “twice” is…
(30) Before the cock crow twice.—The word “twice” is omitted in many MSS. It agrees, however, with the emphatic mention of the cock crowing a “second time” in Mar_14:72, and with the form of the prediction in the same verse, and may fairly be regarded as the true reading, the omission in some MSS. being accidental.
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The Pulpit Commentary1880 · Public DomainOn vv29–31But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be…
But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I Our Lord had just distinctly stated that they would all be offended, and therefore these words of St. Peter were very presumptuous. Conscious of his own infirmities, he ought to have said, "I know that through my own infirmity this may easily happen. Nevertheless, I trust to thy mercy and goodness to save me." Just such is the Christian"s daily experience. We often think that we are strong in the faith, strong in purity, strong in patience. But when temptation arises, we falter and fall. The true remedy against temptation is the consciousness of our own weakness, and supplication for Divine strength.
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The Biblical Illustrator1887 · Public DomainOn vv29–31Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
Mar_14:29
Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
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Peters aim was a threefold one
It consisted in-
1. His vehement contradiction of the words of Christ.
2. His preferring himself to and putting himself above the rest of the apostles.
3. His self-confidence and boastfulness of his own strength. The remedy against temptation is such a knowledge of our own natural weakness, as may lead us to distrust ourselves, to rely on God, and to seek His protection in all things. (W. Denton, M. A.)
Peters rash zeal
Peters action in this instance was at the same time commendable for some things and faulty for others.
I. Commendable in the following particulars.
1. His purpose and resolution of mind, not to take offence at Christ, which purpose and resolution he professes sincerely and from his heart, speaking as he really thought.
2. It is also commendable in him, that he was so zealous and forward above the other disciples to show his love to Christ
II. Yet he was at fault in being so confident.
1. In that he directly contradicts the express words of Christ, whereby He had plainly told him and the rest, that they should all be offended at Him.
2. In presuming rashly and confidently upon his own strength or ability to hold out constantly, and to stick close to the Saviour in the time of trouble and danger now at hand.
3. In arrogantly preferring himself to his fellow disciples, affirming that though all should be offended, yet he would not. (George Petter.)
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is the glow of the soul; it is the lever by which men are raised above their average level and enterprise, and become capable of a goodness and benevolence which, but for it, would be quite impossible. There is not too much enthusiasm of any sort or for any object, in a world like ours, and Christians had better not join in sneering at a force, which, in its purest form, founded and reared the Church of Jesus Christ. True, enthusiasm often loses its way, spends itself on mistaken causes, on imperfect systems, on worthless ideals, but that is no reason for saying that all enthusiasm is bad. Mistaken enthusiasm, like Peters, will in time be rudely tested by experience; and meanwhile those who have any reason to hope that their enthusiasm is not mistaken, can afford to be generous and hopeful about others. He that is not against us is, unconsciously perhaps, on our side. (Canon Liddon.)
Peters rashness
Here we have an instance (as many elsewhere) of Peters temerity and rashness, not well considering his weakness, and what spirit he was of. He betrays great infirmity, arrogating much more than was in him.
1. He directly contradicts his Lord, who said, All ye; Peter says, No, not all-he will not; not this night-no, never.
2. He believes not the oracle of the prophet Zechariah (Zec_13:7), but would shift it off with pomp of words, as not concerning him; he was not one of the sheep that should be scattered, though the Pastor was smitten.
3. He presumes too much upon his own strength, and of that which is out of his own power, never mentioning or including the help and strength of God, by whom alone he could stand. He neither considers his own frailty, which will overthrow him, nor yet the power of God, which can sustain and uphold him.
4. He sets himself too much above other men; as if all men were weak in comparison with Peter, and Peter the champion.
5. He is bold, hardy, and vainly confident in a thing yet to come, in which he has never tried his strength. Knowing his present affection, he will take no notice of his future peril; nay, he disclaims and almost scorns the danger, little thinking how close it is to him. (Dr. Thomas Taylor.)
Self-deception
Louis XV, in his disgusting depravity, exposed himself to the smallpox, then the dread of all society. Though flattered for a time into the belief that there was no danger, he was at length undeceived; but, owing to the prevalence of court intrigue, the information was only conveyed to him at the latest possible moment. He caused his guilty companions to be sent away, telling them that he would recall them should he recover from his disorder. Just before dismissing one of the most degraded among them, he said: I would fain die as a believer, and not as an infidel. I have been a great sinner, doubtless; but I have ever observed Lent with a most scrupulous exactitude; I have caused more than a hundred thousand masses to be said for the repose of unhappy souls; I have respected the clergy, and punished the authors of all impious works; so that I flatter myself I have not been a very bad Christian.
Extreme self-dependence
There is a famous speech recorded of an old Norseman thoroughly characteristic of the Teuton. I believe neither in idols nor demons, said he; I put my sole trust in my own strength of body and soul. (S. Smiles.)
Danger of presumption
A scientific gentleman, deputed by the Government, was, not many years ago, examining the scene of a fatal explosion. He was accompanied by the underviewer of the colliery, and as they were inspecting the edges of a goaf (a region of foul air), it was observed that the Davy lamps which they carried were afire. I suppose, said the inspector, that there is a good deal of fire damp hereabouts. Thousands and thousands of cubic feet all through the goaf, coolly replied his companion. Why, exclaimed the official, do you mean to say that there is nothing but that shred of wire gauze between us and eternity? Nothing at all, replied the underviewer, very composedly. Theres nothing here where we stand but that gauze wire to keep the whole mine from being blown into the air. The precipitate retreat of the Government official was instantaneous. And thus it should be with the sinner: his retreat from the ways of sin-those goafs of poisonous air-should be instantaneous. Sir Humphrey Davys lamp was never designed, as a substitute for caution if accidentally or unknowingly carried into foul air, whereas many do so knowingly and habitually.
The Biblical Illustrator, edited by Joseph S. Exell (c. 1880s–1900s) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
unfoldingWord translationNotes2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0On v30Truly I say to you
Truly I say to you
This indicates that the statement that follows is especially true and important. See how you translated this in Mark 3:28.
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rooster crows
The rooster is a bird that calls out very early in the morning. The loud sound he makes is "crowing."
twice
two times
you will deny me
"you will say that you do not know me"
If I must die
"Even if I must die"
They all made the same promise
This means that all of the disciples said the same thing that Peter said.
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain On vv29, 31 Here is set forth in an excellent person, a…
Here is set forth in an excellent person, a most sorrowful example of man’s rashness and weakness.
Geneva Bible (1599) marginal notes — public domain.
John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain On v31 26 And when they had sung an hymn, they…
26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
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28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.
29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.
Ver. 31. I will not deny thee] The Syriac addeth Mari, that is, Domine mi, my God. And this he affirmed, magis ex abundanti. So did Pendleton the apostate, when he said to Sanders the martyr, with greatest vehemence, I will see the uttermost drop of this grease of mine molten away, and the last gobbet of this flesh consumed to ashes, before I will forsake God and his truth. (Acts and Mon.)
John Trapp, A Commentary or Exposition upon All the Books of the Old and New Testament (1647–1656) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
John Gill 1763 · Public Domain On vv29–31 And Jesus saith unto him, verily I say unto…
And Jesus saith unto him, verily I say unto thee,.... As confident as thou art of standing by me, and abiding with me;
that this day, which was then begun; for the Jews reckoned their days from evening, as in Gen 1:5;
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even in this night; this night to be observed, this night of the passover, before it is past:
before the cock crow twice; for there was a first and second cock crowing, the one at midnight, and the other near break of day, and which last is properly the cock crowing: the word "twice" is left out in the Ethiopic version:
thou shalt deny me thrice; as he did; See Gill on Mat 26:34.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain On v30 Verse 30. That THOU] συ is added by ABEGHKLMS-V,…
Verse 30. That THOU] συ is added by ABEGHKLMS-V, eighty-eight others, Syriac, Arabic, Persic, Coptic, AEthiopic, Armenian, Slavonic, Vulgate, Saxon, Theophylact, and Euthymsus. It adds much to the energy of the passage, every word of which is deeply emphatical. Verily, I say unto thee, that THOU, THIS DAY, in THIS VERY NIGHT, before the cock shall crow TWICE, THOU wilt deny ME.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain On vv29–31 29. But Peter said unto him] Ardent and impulsive…
29. But Peter said unto him] Ardent and impulsive as ever, the Apostle could not endure the thought of such desertion. His protestations of fidelity are more fully given in Mat_26:33 and Joh_13:37.
The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (gen. ed. J. J. S. Perowne; Cambridge University Press, 1878–1918) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain On vv30–31 (30) Before the cock crow twice.—The word “twice” is…
(30) Before the cock crow twice.—The word “twice” is omitted in many MSS. It agrees, however, with the emphatic mention of the cock crowing a “second time” in Mar_14:72, and with the form of the prediction in the same verse, and may fairly be regarded as the true reading, the omission in some MSS. being accidental.
A Bible Commentary for English Readers, edited by Charles John Ellicott (1878–1897) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain On vv29–31 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be…
But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I Our Lord had just distinctly stated that they would all be offended, and therefore these words of St. Peter were very presumptuous. Conscious of his own infirmities, he ought to have said, "I know that through my own infirmity this may easily happen. Nevertheless, I trust to thy mercy and goodness to save me." Just such is the Christian"s daily experience. We often think that we are strong in the faith, strong in purity, strong in patience. But when temptation arises, we falter and fall. The true remedy against temptation is the consciousness of our own weakness, and supplication for Divine strength.
The Pulpit Commentary (1880–1919), ed. H.D.M. Spence-Jones & Joseph S. Exell — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
The Biblical Illustrator 1887 · Public Domain On vv29–31 Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
Mar_14:29
Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
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Peters aim was a threefold one
It consisted in-
1. His vehement contradiction of the words of Christ.
2. His preferring himself to and putting himself above the rest of the apostles.
3. His self-confidence and boastfulness of his own strength. The remedy against temptation is such a knowledge of our own natural weakness, as may lead us to distrust ourselves, to rely on God, and to seek His protection in all things. (W. Denton, M. A.)
Peters rash zeal
Peters action in this instance was at the same time commendable for some things and faulty for others.
I. Commendable in the following particulars.
1. His purpose and resolution of mind, not to take offence at Christ, which purpose and resolution he professes sincerely and from his heart, speaking as he really thought.
2. It is also commendable in him, that he was so zealous and forward above the other disciples to show his love to Christ
II. Yet he was at fault in being so confident.
1. In that he directly contradicts the express words of Christ, whereby He had plainly told him and the rest, that they should all be offended at Him.
2. In presuming rashly and confidently upon his own strength or ability to hold out constantly, and to stick close to the Saviour in the time of trouble and danger now at hand.
3. In arrogantly preferring himself to his fellow disciples, affirming that though all should be offended, yet he would not. (George Petter.)
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is the glow of the soul; it is the lever by which men are raised above their average level and enterprise, and become capable of a goodness and benevolence which, but for it, would be quite impossible. There is not too much enthusiasm of any sort or for any object, in a world like ours, and Christians had better not join in sneering at a force, which, in its purest form, founded and reared the Church of Jesus Christ. True, enthusiasm often loses its way, spends itself on mistaken causes, on imperfect systems, on worthless ideals, but that is no reason for saying that all enthusiasm is bad. Mistaken enthusiasm, like Peters, will in time be rudely tested by experience; and meanwhile those who have any reason to hope that their enthusiasm is not mistaken, can afford to be generous and hopeful about others. He that is not against us is, unconsciously perhaps, on our side. (Canon Liddon.)
Peters rashness
Here we have an instance (as many elsewhere) of Peters temerity and rashness, not well considering his weakness, and what spirit he was of. He betrays great infirmity, arrogating much more than was in him.
1. He directly contradicts his Lord, who said, All ye; Peter says, No, not all-he will not; not this night-no, never.
2. He believes not the oracle of the prophet Zechariah (Zec_13:7), but would shift it off with pomp of words, as not concerning him; he was not one of the sheep that should be scattered, though the Pastor was smitten.
3. He presumes too much upon his own strength, and of that which is out of his own power, never mentioning or including the help and strength of God, by whom alone he could stand. He neither considers his own frailty, which will overthrow him, nor yet the power of God, which can sustain and uphold him.
4. He sets himself too much above other men; as if all men were weak in comparison with Peter, and Peter the champion.
5. He is bold, hardy, and vainly confident in a thing yet to come, in which he has never tried his strength. Knowing his present affection, he will take no notice of his future peril; nay, he disclaims and almost scorns the danger, little thinking how close it is to him. (Dr. Thomas Taylor.)
Self-deception
Louis XV, in his disgusting depravity, exposed himself to the smallpox, then the dread of all society. Though flattered for a time into the belief that there was no danger, he was at length undeceived; but, owing to the prevalence of court intrigue, the information was only conveyed to him at the latest possible moment. He caused his guilty companions to be sent away, telling them that he would recall them should he recover from his disorder. Just before dismissing one of the most degraded among them, he said: I would fain die as a believer, and not as an infidel. I have been a great sinner, doubtless; but I have ever observed Lent with a most scrupulous exactitude; I have caused more than a hundred thousand masses to be said for the repose of unhappy souls; I have respected the clergy, and punished the authors of all impious works; so that I flatter myself I have not been a very bad Christian.
Extreme self-dependence
There is a famous speech recorded of an old Norseman thoroughly characteristic of the Teuton. I believe neither in idols nor demons, said he; I put my sole trust in my own strength of body and soul. (S. Smiles.)
Danger of presumption
A scientific gentleman, deputed by the Government, was, not many years ago, examining the scene of a fatal explosion. He was accompanied by the underviewer of the colliery, and as they were inspecting the edges of a goaf (a region of foul air), it was observed that the Davy lamps which they carried were afire. I suppose, said the inspector, that there is a good deal of fire damp hereabouts. Thousands and thousands of cubic feet all through the goaf, coolly replied his companion. Why, exclaimed the official, do you mean to say that there is nothing but that shred of wire gauze between us and eternity? Nothing at all, replied the underviewer, very composedly. Theres nothing here where we stand but that gauze wire to keep the whole mine from being blown into the air. The precipitate retreat of the Government official was instantaneous. And thus it should be with the sinner: his retreat from the ways of sin-those goafs of poisonous air-should be instantaneous. Sir Humphrey Davys lamp was never designed, as a substitute for caution if accidentally or unknowingly carried into foul air, whereas many do so knowingly and habitually.
The Biblical Illustrator, edited by Joseph S. Exell (c. 1880s–1900s) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.
unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On v30 Truly I say to you
Truly I say to you
This indicates that the statement that follows is especially true and important. See how you translated this in Mark 3:28.
Read full note →
rooster crows
The rooster is a bird that calls out very early in the morning. The loud sound he makes is "crowing."
twice
two times
you will deny me
"you will say that you do not know me"
If I must die
"Even if I must die"
They all made the same promise
This means that all of the disciples said the same thing that Peter said.
translationWords
Jesus
amen
die
promise
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On v29 14:29-31 Peter’s protests and Jesus’ rebuke recall 8:32-33. Despite…
14:29-31 Peter’s protests and Jesus’ rebuke recall 8:32-33. Despite Peter’s protests, his denial took place within a few hours.
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