John 13:36-38

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³⁶ Simon Peter spoke up.

“Master,” he said, “where are you going?”

“Where I’m going,” replied Jesus, “you can’t follow me just now. You will follow later, though.”

³⁷ “Master,” Peter replied, “why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you!”

³⁸ “Will you really lay down your life for me?” smiled Jesus. “I’m telling you the solemn truth: by the time the cock crows you will have disowned me three times.”