Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

Bible References

Why

John 21:15
When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?”

“Yes, Lord,” he said to Him, “You know that I love You.”

“Feed My lambs,” He told him.
Matthew 26:31
Then Jesus said to them, “Tonight all of you will run away because of Me, for it is written:

I will strike the shepherd,
and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.
Mark 14:27
Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will run away, because it is written:

I will strike the shepherd,
and the sheep will be scattered.
Luke 22:31
“Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat.
Acts 20:24
But I count my life of no value to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.
Acts 21:13
Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

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