John 13:37 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Still Peter doth not understand our Saviour, but fancies some earthly motion from the place where he was; but it should seem by what followeth, that he thought our Saviour spake of some motion which might be very dangerous to him; and therefore he adds, according to his usual courage and mettle, expressed on all occasions, I will lay down my life for thy sake: we had such a resolution of his, Matthew 26:33,35.

John 13:37

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