Matthew 26:36

Translations

Modern

Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

Traditional

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Literal

Then Jesus comes with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He says to the disciples, “Sit here until, having gone away over there, I shall pray.”

Latin

Tunc venit Jesus cum illis in villam, quæ dicitur Gethsemani, et dixit discipulis suis: Sedete hic donec vadam illuc, et orem.

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English

Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

Notes

Matthew 26:36

Gethsemane is an olive orchard about 229 meters (about 250 yards) east of Jerusalem's Golden Gate. It is above the Kidron Valley on the Mount of Olives. Jesus and his disciples often met there (Luke 22:39–40; John 18:1–2).

Matthew 26:36–46

This 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.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Related verses

Mark 14:32–42
Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
Luke 22:39–46
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.
Matthew 26:42
A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”
Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Psalm 22:1–2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning?
Psalm 69:13–15
But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation.
Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
Psalm 69:1–3
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.
John 18:1–11
After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden.

Parallels

Mark 14:32–42 Luke 22:39–46

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Gethsemane: Garden near Jerusalem; site of Jesus' prayer and arrest

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bloody Sweat Elder Eli, Eli, Lema Sabachthani? Gethsemane Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Judas Offend, Offense Passion

Topics

Gethsemane: Jesus Betrayed In Jesus, the Christ: Humanity of Jesus, the Christ: Prayers of Jesus, the Christ: Retires to Gethsemane (On the Mount of Olives) Peter: Present in the Garden of Gethsemane Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane Prayer: Jesus Private Prayer: Christ Was Constant In

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