Matthew 26:40

Then he came to his disciples, and found them asleep. “What!” he said to Peter, “could none of you watch with me for one hour?

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In The King James Version

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

In Context

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.”

41Watch and pray so that you don’t fall into temptation. True, the spirit is eager, but human nature is weak.”

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Cross References

Matthew 25:5As the groom was late in coming, they all became drowsy, and slept.

Matthew 26:38“I am sad at heart,” he said, “sad even to death; wait here and watch with me.”

Mark 14:37Then he came and found the three apostles asleep. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you watch for one hour?

Luke 22:45Then he rose from praying, and came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow.

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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