Matthew 26:37

He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.

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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 came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.”

38Then Jesus said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with me.”

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Cross References

Matthew 4:18Walking 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 with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves.

Mark 5:37He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.

Luke 22:44Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down 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 →

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