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John 13

John 13:37

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial · John 13:36–38
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Translations

Modern
“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”
Traditional
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
Literal
Peter says to Him, “Lord, why am I not able to follow You presently? I will lay down my life for You.”
Latin
Dicit ei Petrus: Quare non possum te sequi modo? animam meam pro te ponam.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”

Notes

John 13:37

Peter claimed to be ready to die for Jesus. But Peter is well known for denying Jesus (18:15–18, 25–27; see also Matthew 26:32–34; Mark 14:27–30; Luke 22:31–34). Although Peter's courage and loyalty failed, Jesus forgave and restored him (John 21:15–19).

John 13:1–38

The setting is the final Passover meal of Jesus on Thursday evening. During this meal, Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus. John does not describe the meal itself like the Synoptic Gospels do (Matthew 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; Luke 22:7–20; see also 1 Corinthians 11:23–26). John focuses on other activities at the event, such as:

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:31–35 Mark 14:27–31 Luke 22:31–38

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Lord’s Supper, the Soul

Topics

Confidence: False False Confidence: Peter, in Asserting his Devotion to Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: His Death and Resurrection Love: Love for Jesus: Peter Peter: His Treachery Foretold by Jesus, and his Profession of Fidelity