English Standard Version
Matthew 26:40
40And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, "So, could you not watch with me one hour?
Matthew 26:40 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
- New International Version (NIV)Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour?
- New Living Translation (NLT)Then he returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour?
Context of Matthew 26:40
38Then he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me." 39And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will." And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, "So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." 42Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done."
Read all of Matthew 26Matthew 26:40 word by word
καὶ ἔρχεται πρὸς τοὺς μαθητὰς καὶ εὑρίσκει αὐτοὺς καθεύδοντας καὶ λέγει τῷ Πέτρῳ· οὕτως οὐκ ἰσχύσατε μίαν ὥραν γρηγορῆσαι μετ᾽ ἐμοῦ;Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- he comethἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
- untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
- the disciplesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- the disciplesμαθητήςmathētēs · discipleG3101
- findethεὑρίσκωheuriskō · to find/meetG2147
- themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- asleepκαθεύδωkatheudō · to sleepG2518
- saithλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- unto PeterΠέτροςPetros · PeterG4074
- Whatοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
- could yeἰσχύωischuō · be strongG2480
- notοὐou · noG3756
- watchγρηγορέωgrēgoreuō · to keep watchG1127
- withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
- meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
- hourὥραhōra · hourG5610
Cross-references for Matthew 26:40
- Matthew 26:43And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
- Matthew 25:5As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.
- Mark 14:37And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour?
- Luke 9:32Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.
- Luke 22:45And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow,
- Matthew 26:35Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!" And all the disciples said the same.
- Judges 9:33Then in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, rise early and rush upon the city. And when he and the people who are with him come out against you, you may do to them as your hand finds to do."
- 1 Samuel 26:15And David said to Abner, "Are you not a man? Who is like you in Israel? Why then have you not kept watch over your lord the king? For one of the people came in to destroy the king your lord.
- 1 Kings 20:11And the king of Israel answered, "Tell him, 'Let not him who straps on his armor boast himself as he who takes it off.'"
Commentaries on Matthew 26:40
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 40He - saith unto Peter - He addressed himself more particularly to this apostle, because of the profession he had made, Matthew 26:33; as if he had said: "Is this the way you testify your affectionate attachment to me? Ye all said you were ready to die with me; what, then, cannot you watch One hour?" Instead of , could Ye not, the Codex Alexandrinus, the later Syriac in the margin, three of the Itala, and Juvencus, read , couldst Thou not - referring the…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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