Matthew 26:41

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

Noyes Bible

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 the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith to Peter, Is it so that ye could not watch with me one hour?

42Again he went away a second time, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this [[cup]] cannot pass away from me, but I must drink it, thy will be done!

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Cross References

Psalms 119:4Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

Psalms 119:32I will run in the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart.

Psalms 119:115Depart from me, ye evil-doers! For I will keep the commandments of my God.

Proverbs 4:14Enter not into the path of the wicked, And go not in the way of evil men;

Matthew 6:13and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Matthew 25:13Watch, therefore, for ye 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 →

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