John 13:36-38

Common English Bible

Announcement of Peter’s denial

³⁶ Simon Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, where are you going?”

Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you can’t follow me now, but you will follow later.”

³⁷ Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I’ll give up my life for you.”

³⁸ Jesus replied, “Will you give up your life for me? I assure you that you will deny me three times before the rooster crows.