John 13:36-38

Good News Translation

Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial^(A)

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.