Matthew 26:41

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 cometh to his disciples, and findeth them asleep, and he saith to Peter: What? Could you not watch one hour with me?

42Again the second time, he went and prayed, saying: My Father, if this chalice may not pass away, but I must drink it, thy will be done.

Read all of Matthew 26

Cross References

Proverbs 4:14Be not delighted in the paths of the wicked, neither let the way of evil men please thee.

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

Matthew 25:13Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Matthew 26:41