Matthew 26:40

Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?

Text-Critical English NT

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

39And drawing a little closer, he fell on his face and prayed, “My Father, if possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as yoʋ will.”

41Keep watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

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Cross References

Matthew 25:5When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.

Matthew 26:38Then Jesus said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to the point of death; stay here and keep watch with me.”

Mark 14:37Then he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are yoʋ sleeping? Could yoʋ not keep watch for one hour?

Luke 22:45When he rose from prayer and came to the disciples, he found them sleeping because of their 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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