Peter said to him, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
John 13:37 in context
John 13:34–38
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A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.
35
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
36
Simon 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.”
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Peter said to him, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
38
Jesus 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.
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