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John 13:37
Peter said to him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
John 13:37 · Webster 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.
“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.”
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In context
34 A new commandment I give to 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 to him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterward.
37 Peter said to 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 to thee, The cock will not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
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