World English Bible
John 13:37
“Peter said to him, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
Verse in context — John 13
35
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
36
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 afterwards.
37
Peter said to him, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.
38
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 times.
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