New Testament · SCRIPTURE
John 13:37
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“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”
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Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
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Peter said to him, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
Peter saith unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee even now? I will lay down my life for thee.
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Peter says to Him, “Lord, why am I not able to follow You presently? I will lay down my life for You.”
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
John 13
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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