John 13:37

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

John 13:37 Meaning and Commentary

John 13:37

Peter said unto him
Not understanding Christ's answer, and being dissatisfied with it, inquires:

Lord, why cannot I follow thee now?
is the place inaccessible? are the difficulties in the way to it insuperable? the roughness of the road, or the dangers of it, will not discourage me; I am ready to go through the greatest dangers and difficulties, to follow thee: yea,

I will lay down my life for thy sake;
whatever enemies I should meet with in, following thee, would not dismay me; I would readily hazard my life, and cheerfully lay it down in defence of thee.

John 13:37 In-Context

35 This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other."

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.