Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version

John 13:29-38 Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version (ETR)

29. Since Judas was the one in charge of the money, some of them thought that Jesus meant for him to go and buy some things they needed for the feast. Or they thought that Jesus wanted him to go give something to the poor.

30. Judas ate the bread Jesus gave him. Then he immediately went out. It was night.

31. When Judas was gone, Jesus said, “Now is the time for the Son of Man to receive his glory. And God will receive glory through him.

32. If God receives glory through him, he will give glory to the Son through himself. And that will happen very soon.”

33. Jesus said, “My children, I will be with you only a short time more. You will look for me, but I tell you now what I told the Jewish leaders: Where I am going you cannot come.

34. “I give you a new command: Love each other. You must love each other just as I loved you.

35. All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other.”

36. Simon Peter asked Jesus, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going you cannot follow now. But you will follow later.”

37. Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I am ready to die for you!”

38. Jesus answered, “Will you really give your life for me? The truth is, before the rooster crows, you will say three times that you don’t know me.”