When the crowing of the cock reminded him of the words of Christ, surprised and shocked at what he had just 154 done he turned and looked at his Master. At that moment Christ looked at Peter, and beneath that grieved look, in which compassion and love for him were blended, Peter understood himself. He went out and wept bitterly. That look of Christ's broke his heart. Peter had come to the turning point, and bitterly did he repent his sin. He was like the publican in his contrition and repentance, and like the publican he found mercy. The look of Christ assured him of pardon.

Da hanens galen mindede ham om Jesu ord, vendte han sig og så på sin mester idet han var overrasket og forfærdet over det, som han lige havde gjort. I samme øjeblik så Jesus på Peter og ved at betragte det bedrøvede blik, som gav udtryk for Frelserens medlidenhed og hans kærlighed til ham, kom Peter til at forstå sig selv. Han gik ud og græd bitterligt. Det blik, som Jesus kastede på ham, fik hans hjerte til at briste. Peter var kommet til et vendepunkt, og han angrede bitterligt sin synd. Han var ligesom tolderen sønderknust og angergiven, og ligesom tolderen fandt han nåde. Kristi blik gav ham forvisningen om, at han havde fået tilgivelse.