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John 13:37
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
John 13:37 · King James Version
John 13:37 in other translations
“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”
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 unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
36 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
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