37 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 asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
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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Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!