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John 13:37

World English Bible

Peter said to him, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”

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John 13:37 in other translations

Peter saith unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee even now? I will lay down my life for thee.

John 13:37 · American Standard Version

John 13:37 in context

  1. 35By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
  2. 36Simon 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.”
  3. 37Peter said to him, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
  4. 38Jesus 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.