John 13:28-38 ▼

28 But none of those who reclined at table with him knew for what purpose he said this to him.

29 For some thought, because Judas had the purse, that Jesus had said to him: Buy what we need for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

30 Then, on receiving the morsel, he immediately went out; and it was night.

31 When he had gone out, Jesus said: Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

32 If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and will immediately glorify him.

33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek me, and, as I said to the Jews, whither I go, you can not come, so now I say to you.

34 A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another.

36 Simon Peter said to him: Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him: Whither I go, you can not follow me now; but you shall follow me hereafter.

37 Peter said to him: Lord, why can I not follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thee.

38 Jesus answered him: Will you lay down your life for me? Verily, verily I say to you, the cock will not crow till you have denied me three times.