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John 13:37 Cross-References
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“Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.”
John 13:37 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 13:37
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. Peter's passionate declaration reveals both sincere devotion and tragic self-confidence. The Greek verb akoloutheo (ἀκολουθέω, "follow") carries deep meaning in John's Gospel—not merely physical accompaniment but complete discipleship and willingness to share Christ's destiny. Jesus had just predicted Peter's denial (John 13:36), but Peter protests with emphatic determination.The phrase "lay down my life" uses tithemi ten psychen (τίθημι τὴν ψυχήν), the same expression Jesus used of His own sacrifice...
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Cross-References for John 13:37
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“so that I may finish my race with joy”
“What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
“Jesus said to Simon Peter”
“All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.'{Zechariah 13:7},And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.,,,,,,,,”
“All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'{Zechariah 13:7},Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.,,,,,,,,”
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat,,And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:,,,,,,,,”