Matthew 26:41

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

39Going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me! Yet not as I will, but as You will.” 40Then He comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping; and He tells Peter, “So couldn’t you keep watch with Me for one hour? Keep watching and praying, so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42Again for a second time He went away and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, let Your will be done.” 43And again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

Matthew 26:41 word by word

γρηγορεῖτε καὶ προσεύχεσθε ἵνα μὴ εἰσέλθητε εἰς πειρασμόν. τὸ μὲν πνεῦμα πρόθυμον ἡ δὲ σὰρξ ἀσθενής.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Watchγρηγορέωgrēgoreuō · to keep watchG1127
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• prayπροσεύχομαιproseuchomai · to prayG4336
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• ye enterεἰσέρχομαιeiserchomai · to enterG1525
• notμήmē · notG3361
• intoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• temptationπειρασμόςpeirasmos · temptation/testing: temptationG3986
• the spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• indeedμένmen · on the other handG3303
• willingπρόθυμοςprothumos · eagerG4289
• butδέde · thenG1161
• the fleshσάρξsarx · fleshG4561
• weakἀσθενήςasthenēs · weakG772

Cross-references for Matthew 26:41

• Matthew 24:42Therefore stay alert; for you do not know what day your Lord is coming.
• Matthew 25:13Therefore stay alert, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”
• Mark 13:33“Keep on the lookout! Stay alert! For you do not know when the time is.
• Mark 14:38Keep watching and praying, so that you do not enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
• Luke 21:36But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things about to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
• Luke 22:40When he reached the place, He said to them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”
• 1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the alert! Stand firm in the faith! Be men of courage! Be strong!
• Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Ruach on every occasion, with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, keep alert with perseverance and supplication for all the kedoshim.
• 1 Peter 4:7Now the end of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for prayer.
• 1 Peter 5:8Stay alert! Watch out! Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, searching for someone to devour.
• Revelation 16:15“Behold, I am coming like a thief! How fortunate is the one who stays alert and keeps his clothes on, lest he walk around naked and they see his shamefulness.”
• Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
• Proverbs 4:14Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil people.
• Luke 8:13But those on the rocky places are the ones who, when they hear, accept the word with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a season, and in a time of testing fall away.
• Luke 11:4And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”
• 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has taken hold of you except what is common to mankind. But God is faithful—He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can handle. But with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape, so you will be able to endure 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

Topics related to Matthew 26:41

• Gethsemane
• Indecision
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Lukewarmness
• Man
• Peter
• Sorrow
• Temptation
• Watchfulness

In the dictionaries

• Adjure
• Blood
• Covenant
• Cup
• Curse
• Friend
• Guilty
• Heavy
• Hymn
• Kingdom

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