Other translations
American Standard Version
Peter saith unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee even now? I will lay down my life for thee.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Shimeon Kaypha said to him, “My Lord, why cannot I come after you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
Darby Bible Translation
Peter says to him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thee.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Peter saith to him: Why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thee.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Peter saith unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee even now? I will lay down my life for thee.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
God's Word
Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I'll give my life for you."
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Lord," Peter asked, "why can't I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You!"
International Standard Version
"Lord, why can't I follow you now?" Peter asked him. "I would lay down my life for you!"
NET Bible
Peter said to him, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you!"
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 Living Translation
"But why can't I come now, Lord?" he asked. "I'm ready to die for you."
Webster's Bible Translation
Peter said to him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
Weymouth New Testament
"Master," asked Peter again, "why cannot I follow you now? I will lay down my life on your behalf.
The World English Bible
Peter said to him, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you."
EasyEnglish Bible
Peter said, ‘Lord, why can I not go with you now? I would even die 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;'
New Life Version
Peter said to Jesus, “Why can I not follow You now? I will die for You.”
Revised Geneva Translation
Peter said to Him, “Lord, why can I not follow You now? I will lay down My life for your sake!”
The Voice Bible
Peter: Why can’t I go now? I’ll give my life for You!
Living Bible
“But why can’t I come now?” he asked, “for I am ready to die for you.”
New Catholic Bible
Peter said, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
Legacy Standard Bible
Peter *said to Him, “Lord, why can I not follow You right now? I will lay down my life for You.”
Jubilee Bible 2000
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my soul for thy sake.
Christian Standard Bible
“Lord,” Peter asked, “why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
Amplified Bible © 1954
Peter said to Him, Lord, why cannot I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.
New Century Version
Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I am ready to die for you!”
The Message
“Master,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow now? I’ll lay down my life for you!”
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you!”
Mounce Reverse Interlinear New Testament
Peter said to him, · “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down · my life for you.”
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
New Matthew Bible
Peter said to him, Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will give my life for your sake.
Good News Translation®
“Lord, why can't I follow you now?” asked Peter. “I am ready to die for you!”
Wycliffe Bible
Peter saith to him, Why may I not follow thee now? I shall put my life for thee.
New Testament for Everyone
“Master,” Peter replied, “why can’t 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!”
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Peter said to him, “Lord, why cannot I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
J.B. Phillips New Testament
“Lord, why can’t I follow you now? said Peter. “I would lay down my life for you!”
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Peter said to him, ‘Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’
Common English Bible © 2011
Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I’ll give up my life for you.”
Amplified Bible © 2015
Peter said to Him, “Lord, why cannot I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You!”
English Standard Version Anglicised
Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Peter said to him, “Master, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
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.”
The Expanded Bible
Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I ·am ready to die for you [L will lay down my life for you]!”
Tree of Life Version
Peter said to Him, “Master, why can’t I follow You now? I’ll lay down my life for You!”
Revised Standard Version
Peter said to him, “Lord, why cannot I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
New International Reader's Version
“Lord,” Peter asked, “why can’t I follow you now? I will give my life for you.”
BRG Bible
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
Complete Jewish Bible
“Lord,” Kefa said to him, “why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you!”
Worldwide English (New Testament)
Peter said to him, `Lord, why can I not go with you now? I am willing to die for you.'
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Peter said to him, ‘Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Kefa says to Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, Adoni, why am I not able to follow you now? I will lay down my neshamah for you.
Names of God Bible
Peter said to Yeshua, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I’ll give my life for you.”
Modern English Version
Peter said to Him, “Lord, why can I not follow You now? I will lay down my life for Your sake.”
Easy-to-Read Version
Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I am ready to die for you!”
International Children’s Bible
Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I am ready to die for you!”
Lexham English Bible
Peter said to him, “Lord, why am I not able to follow you now? I will lay down my life for you!”
New International Version - UK
Peter asked, ‘Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’
Disciples Literal New Testament
Peter says to Him, “Lord, for what reason am I not able to follow You right-now? I will lay-down my life for You”.