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John 13:37
“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”
John 13:37 · Berean Standard Bible
John 13:37 in other translations
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
Peter said to him, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
Peter said to him, "Lord, why cannot I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you."
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In context
34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.
35 By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”
36 “Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.”
37 “Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”
38 “Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.
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