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Matthew 26:41
41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] ready, but the flesh weak.
Matthew 26:41 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
- New International Version (NIV)“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
- New King James Version (NKJV)Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Context of Matthew 26:41
39And going forward a little he fell upon his face, praying and saying, My Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou [wilt]. 40And he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and says to Peter, Thus ye have not been able to watch one hour with me? Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] ready, but the flesh weak. 42Again going away a second time he prayed saying, My Father, if this cannot pass [from me] unless I drink it, thy will be done. 43And coming he found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
Read all of Matthew 26Matthew 26:41 word by word
γρηγορεῖτε καὶ προσεύχεσθε ἵνα μὴ εἰσέλθητε εἰς πειρασμόν. τὸ μὲν πνεῦμα πρόθυμον ἡ δὲ σὰρξ ἀσθενής.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Matthew 26:41
- Matthew 24:42Watch therefore, for ye know not in what hour your Lord comes.
- Matthew 25:13Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.
- Mark 13:33Take heed, watch and pray, for ye do not know when the time is:
- Mark 14:38Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh weak.
- Luke 21:36Watch therefore, praying at every season, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things which are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
- Luke 22:40And when he was at the place he said to them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13Be vigilant; stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong.
- Ephesians 6:18praying at all seasons, with all prayer and supplication in [the] Spirit, and watching unto this very thing with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
- 1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers;
- 1 Peter 5:8Be vigilant, watch. Your adversary [the] devil as a roaring lion walks about seeking whom he may devour.
- Revelation 16:15(Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed [is] he that watches and keeps his garments, that he may not walk naked, and that they [may not] see his shame.)
- Matthew 6:13and lead us not into temptation, but save us from evil.
- Proverbs 4:14Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men]:
- Luke 8:13But those upon the rock, those who when they hear receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a time, and in time of trial fall away.
- Luke 11:4and remit us our sins, for we also remit to every one indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has taken you but such as is according to man's nature; and God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what ye are able [to bear], but will with the temptation make the issue also, so that [ye] should be able to bear [it].
Commentaries on Matthew 26:41
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 41That ye enter not into temptation - If ye cannot endure a little fatigue when there is no suffering, how will ye do when the temptation, the great trial of your fidelity and courage, cometh? Watch - that ye be not taken unawares; and pray - that when it comes ye may be enabled to bear it. The spirit - is willing, but the flesh is weak - Your inclinations are good - ye are truly sincere; but your good purposes will be overpowered by your timidity. Ye wish…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 36-45Verses 36-45 Jesus‘ agony in Gethsemane - This account is also recorded in Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1. Matthew 26:36 Then cometh - After the institution of the Lord‘s Supper, in the early part of the night, he went out to the Mount of Olives. In his journey he passed over the brook Cedron John 18:1, which bounded Jerusalem on the east. Unto a place - John calls this “a garden.” This garden was on the western side of the Mount of Olives, and…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 36-46Verses 36-46 He who made atonement for the sins of mankind, submitted himself in a garden of suffering, to the will of God, from which man had revolted in a garden of pleasure. Christ took with him into that part of the garden where he suffered his agony, only those who had witnessed his glory in his transfiguration. Those are best prepared to suffer with Christ, who have by faith beheld his glory. The words used denote the most entire dejection…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 36-46This scene reveals how deeply Jesus understood the suffering he would encounter on the cross. It also reveals his complete dedication to God's will (see Matthew 20:28). The words in 26:41–42 echo the Lord’s Prayer in 6:9–13.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Matthew 26
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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