John 13:33-38

33 My children, I shall not be with you very much longer. You will look for me; but I tell you now what I told the Jewish authorities, "You cannot go where I am going.' ¹

34 And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. ²

35 If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples."

36 "Where are you going, Lord?" Simon Peter asked him. "You cannot follow me now where I am going," answered Jesus; "but later you will follow me."

37 "Lord, why can't I follow you now?" asked Peter. "I am ready to die for you!"

38 Jesus answered, "Are you really ready to die for me? I am telling you the truth: before the rooster crows you will say three times that you do not know me.

Cross References

• 1. 13.33John 7.34.
• 2. 13.34 Jn 15.12, 17; 1 Jn 3.23; 2 John 5.