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4. Christ predicts Peter's denial
(John 13:36-38)
36Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "Where I am going you cannot follow me now; but you shall follow afterward."37Peter said to him, "Lord, why cannot I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you."38Jesus answered, "Will you lay down your life for me?" Truly, truly, I say to you, the cock will not crow, till you have denied me three times.


Peter was disturbed at heart, and did not listen to what Jesus spoke on love. All he was aware of was that their Lord was leaving them in encircling peril in persecution and betrayal. He relied on himself, his sincerity and resolve. He assured Jesus that he would follow however costly the venture. He did not realize his impotence and limitations, convinced that he could fulfil his boastings. He was burning with zeal for Jesus, ready to fight and die for him.