Matthew 26:40

And he came to the disciples, and found them asleep, and said to Peter, What, could you not watch with me one hour?

Revised King James New Testament

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 he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.

41Watch and pray, that you do not enter into temptation: the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:5While the bridegroom tarried, they all became drowsy and slept.

Matthew 26:38Then he said to them, My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death: remain here, and watch with me.

Mark 14:37And he came, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, Simon, are you sleeping? could you not watch for one hour?

Luke 22:45And when he rose up from prayer, and came to his disciples, he 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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