Peter also denied Christ.
I’ll go with what Jesus said.
I don't know if Peter had any choice in the matter. He was rebuked by Jesus for defending him when he cut off a soldiers ear. I think God used him to fulfill prophecy.
Ill go with what Jesus said.
Glad you don't deny what Peter said...Apparently you just don't believe him, even tho Jesus inspired him to write to us what he did...