Matthew 26:40
And he approached his disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter: “So, were you not able to keep vigil with me for one hour?
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Judges 9:33And at first light in the morning, as the sun is rising, rush upon the city. And when he goes out against you, with his people, do to him what you are able to do.”
1 Kings 20:11And responding, the king of Israel said, “Tell him that one who is girded should not boast the same as one who is ungirded.”
Matthew 25:5Since the bridegroom was delayed, they all fell asleep, and they were sleeping.
Matthew 26:38Then he said to them: “My soul is sorrowful, even unto death. Stay here and keep vigil with me.”
Mark 14:37And he went and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter: “Simon, are you sleeping? Were you not able to be vigilant for one hour?
Luke 22:45And when he had risen up from prayer and had gone to his disciples, he found them sleeping out of sorrow.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:37-47
The Agony in the Garden. 36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless… Read the whole commentary →