John 13:36 web — Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "Where I am going, you can't follow now, but you…

World English Bible

"Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "Where I am going, you can't follow now, but you will follow afterwards.""

— John 13:36, World English Bible

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John 13 — Context

33

Little children, I will be with you a little while longer. You will seek me, and as I said to the Jews, 'Where I am going, you can't come,' so now I tell you.

34

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.

35

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

36

Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "Where I am going, you can't follow now, but you will follow afterwards."

37

Peter said to him, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you."

38

Jesus answered him, "Will you lay down your life for me? Most certainly I tell you, the rooster won't crow until you have denied me three times.

John 13:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 13:36 say?
John 13:36 in the World English Bible reads: “Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "Where I am going, you can't follow now, but you will follow afterwards."”
Where is John 13:36 in the Bible?
John 13:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 13, verse 36.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 13:36.
What translation should I read John 13:36 in?
John 13:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 13:36?
John 13:36 reads (WEB): “Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "Where I am going, you can't follow now, but you will follow afterwards."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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