Matthew 26:37
Taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to show signs of sadness and deep distress of mind.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
In Context
38“I am sad at heart,” he said, “sad even to death; wait here and watch with me.”
Cross References
Matthew 4:18As Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers – Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew – casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
Matthew 17:1Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, and the brothers James and John, and led them up a high mountain alone.
Mark 5:37And he allowed no one to accompany him, except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.
Luke 22:44And, as his anguish became intense, he prayed still more earnestly, while his sweat was like great drops of blood falling on the ground.
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 →