Verse Comparison: John 13:37
American Standard Version
Peter saith unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee even now? I will lay down my life for thee.
Amplified® Bible
Peter said to Him, Lord, why cannot I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.
Contemporary English Version
Peter asked, "Lord, why can't I go with you now? I would die for you!"
Darby English Version
Peter says to him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thee.
Good News Bible
"Lord, why can't I follow you now?" asked Peter. "I am ready to die for you!"
International Standard Version
Peter said to him, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I would lay down my life for you!"
King James Version
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
New American Standard Bible
Peter *said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You right now? I will lay down my life for You."
New International Version
Peter asked, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you."
New King James Version
Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You now? I will lay down my life for Your sake."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You right now? I will lay down my life for You."
Young's Literal Translation
Peter saith to him, `Sir, wherefore am I not able to follow thee now? my life for thee I will lay down;'