John 13:37
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Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”
In other translations
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”
Greek words
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