Matthew 26:37

And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and distressed.

Text-Critical English NT

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

36Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

38Then Jesus said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to the point of death; stay here and keep watch with me.”

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Cross References

Matthew 4:18As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

Matthew 17:1After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves.

Mark 5:37From that point he did not allow anyone to accompany him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

Luke 22:44Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling to 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 →

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