John 13:36-38

Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial

36 Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?"1Jesus answered him, "Where I am going 2you cannot follow me now, 3but you will follow afterward."
37 4Peter said to him, "Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you."
38 Jesus answered, "Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, 5the rooster will not crow till you have denied me three times.

Cross References 5

  • 1. [ver. 7]
  • 2. [John 7:34; John 14:2]
  • 3. John 21:18, 19; 2 Peter 1:14
  • 4. Matthew 26:33-35; Mark 14:29-31; Luke 22:33, 34
  • 5. John 18:27
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