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Matthew 26:40-42
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Matthew 26:40-42
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
40 And He comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping. And He says to Peter, “So were you[a] [three] not strong-enough[b] to keep watch with Me for one hour? 41 Keep watching, and be praying that[c] you may not enter into temptation[d]. The spirit is willing[e], but the flesh is weak”. 42 Again having gone away for a second time, He prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, let Your will be done”.
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- Matthew 26:40 This word is plural.
- Matthew 26:40 Or, did you not have strength, were you not able.
- Matthew 26:41 Or, Keep watching and praying, in order that.
- Matthew 26:41 Jesus may mean the temptation to deny Him as He predicted; or, to sleep.
- Matthew 26:41 Or, is eager, ready. This willingness may refer to their promise in v 35. Their weak flesh needs spiritual strength if they are to stand firm. Pray for strength so that the upcoming trial does not become a cause of falling for you. Or, Jesus may mean that they want to stay awake, but their body is tired.
Matthew 26:40-42
New International Version
Matthew 26:40-42
New International Version
40 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me(A) for one hour?” he asked Peter. 41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.(B) The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
42 He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.”(C)
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