Matthew 26:41

Be vigilant and pray, so that you may not enter into temptation. Indeed, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

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In The King James Version

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

In Context

40And 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?

42Again, a second time, he went and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this chalice cannot pass away, unless I drink it, let your will be done.”

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Cross References

Psalms 119:4the sharp arrows of the powerful, along with the burning coals of desolation.

Proverbs 4:14Do not delight in the paths of the impious, nor permit the way of evil-doers to please you.

Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation. But free us from evil. Amen.

Matthew 25:13And so you must be vigilant, because you do not know the day or the hour.

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 →

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