John 13:37
John · New Testament · Chapter 13
“Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.”John 13:37
What Does John 13:37 Mean?
John 13:37 is found in the book of John, chapter 13, verse 37 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship, and Servanthood.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to John 13:37 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ruth 1:16“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:”Luke 9:57“And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.”John 11:16“Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.”Mark 14:31“But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.”Acts 20:24“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”Acts 21:13“Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”Matthew 26:35“Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.”Mark 14:27“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.”John 21:15“So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.”Revelation 14:4“These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.”Matthew 26:31“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.”Mark 10:39“And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:”Luke 22:31“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:”1 Corinthians 13:3“And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.”
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