Note 1 at Lu 22:54: Luke recorded all three of Peter's denials in sequence. This was done by three of the Gospel writers to deal with these denials as a unit, but in actuality, the three denials took place over a period of time simultaneous with Jesus' trial at the high priest's palace. Luke himself acknowledged the lapse of time between Peter's denials (Lu 22:58-59).

Peter's denials and the religious trial of Jesus are intertwined. Matthew and Mark recorded Peter's denials after they gave the details of Jesus' religious trial, while John recorded one denial before and two after the events of Jesus' trial.