28. But no one at the table knew why He said this to him,
29. for some were supposing, because Yehuḏah had the bag, that יהושע was saying to him, “Buy what we need for the festival,” or that he should give somewhat to the poor.
30. So, having received the piece of bread, he then went out straightaway, and it was night.
31. When, therefore, he went out, יהושע said, “Now the Son of Aḏam has been esteemed, and Elohim has been esteemed in Him.
32. “If Elohim has been esteemed in Him, Elohim shall also esteem Him in Himself, and straightaway esteem Him.
33. “Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You shall seek Me, and as I said to the Yehuḏim, ‘Where I am going, you are unable to come,’ I now also say to you.
34. “A renewed command I give to you, that you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
35. “By this shall all know that you are My taught ones, if you have love for one another.”
36. Shim‛on Kĕpha said to Him, “Master, where are You going?” יהושע answered him, “Where I am going you are unable to follow Me now, but afterwards you shall follow Me.”
37. Kĕpha said to Him, “Master, why am I unable to follow You now? I shall lay down my life for You.”
38. יהושע answered him, “Shall you lay down your life for Me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the cock shall not crow at all until you have denied Me three times.