John 13:36-38

Jesus said Peter would deny Him -- John 13:36-38: Simon Peter asked the Lord where He was going. Jesus told Peter that he could not go with Him now but that he would later on. Peter did not have a faith strong enough to die for Jesus yet. It is also true that the work the Lord had for Peter to do had not been completed yet. Later Peter would suffer for Jesus sake. He would die in the defence of truth. Peter was willing to follow Jesus on a long journey and face whatever hazards the journey might bring. Peter though he was willing to die for Jesus, However, Jesus had to die for Peter before Peter became willing to die for him. Jesus spoke to Peter saying, "I tell you for certain that before a rooster crows, you will say three times that you don't even know me." Peter did exactly what Jesus predicted. There is no justification for Peter's actions but we cannot help but feel sorry for him.