Matthew 26:41

Stay awake and pray, so that you don't fall into temptation. Yes, the spirit is willing, but the body 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

40He went back to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “What, you couldn't stay awake with me for just one hour?

42He went away a second time and prayed. “My Father, if this cup cannot be taken from me without me drinking from it, then your will be done,” he said.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:4You have ordered us to follow your instructions carefully.

Psalms 119:32I run to follow your commands, for you have expanded my mind!

Psalms 119:115Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep the commandments of my God.

Proverbs 4:14Don't go the way of the wicked or follow the example of those who do evil.

Matthew 6:13Please don't let us give in to temptation, and save us from the evil one.

Matthew 25:13So stay alert, for you don't 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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