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
So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He said unto him, Yes, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed my lambs.
Matthew 26:31
Then Jesus said 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 14:27
Then Jesus said unto them, All ye shall be scandalized in me this night; for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
Luke 22:31
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you that he may sift you as wheat;
Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear unto myself, only 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 my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.