Matthew 26:36

Then Jesus came with them to a garden called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit down here while I go and pray over there.”

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In The King James Version

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

In Context

35“Even if I must die with you,” Peter exclaimed, “I will never disown you!” All the disciples spoke in the same way.

37Taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to show signs of sadness and deep distress of mind.

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Cross References

Psalms 69:1Save me, O God; for the waters are threatening my life.

Matthew 26:39Going on a little further, he threw himself on his face in prayer. “My Father,” he said, “if it is possible, let me be spared this cup; only, not as I will, but as you will.”

Mark 14:32Presently they came to a garden known as Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples “Sit down here while I pray.”

John 18:1When Jesus had said this, he went out with his disciples and crossed the Kidron ravine to a place where there was a garden, into which he and his disciples went.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:32-36

The Apostles' Cowardice Foretold. 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. 32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35… Read the whole commentary →

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