John 13:36-38 — Jesus tells Peter he cannot follow now but will follow later; Peter's boast and denial as literary and historical backdrop for his ultimate martyrdom

John 13:36: Jesus says "Where I am going you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterward." Peter protests he will lay down his life for Jesus. Jesus responds with the prediction of three denials. The John 21 restoration passage is seen as addressing and resolving Peter's threefold denial, preparing him for his eventual martyrdom.