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Matthew 26

Matthew 26:37

Jesus Prays at Gethsemane · Matthew 26:36–46
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Translations

Modern
He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
Traditional
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
Literal
And having taken with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
Latin
Et assumpto Petro, et duobus filiis Zebedæi, cœpit contristari et mœstus esse.

Original

Greek
English
He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

Notes

Matthew 26:37

  • He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee: Peter, James, and John were probably the leaders of the apostles. They received special revelation (Peter, James, and John were present at the Transfiguration, where they saw Jesus transformed on the mountain, Matthew 17:1–13). They stayed with Jesus during this difficult time.

  • Jesus felt sorrow and distress as he thought about the Father’s plan for him (see Matthew 27:45–46). Though he had never sinned, Jesus would take on humanity’s sin so that people could become "the righteousness of God" in Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:21).

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.

Events

Parallels

Mark 14:32–42 Luke 22:39–46

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church Zebedee: Father of the apostles James and John

Glossary

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

Topics

Gethsemane: Jesus Betrayed In James: (An Intimate Companion of Jesus, and Present with Him) in Gethsemane Jesus, the Christ: Humanity of Jesus, the Christ: Retires to Gethsemane (On the Mount of Olives) John: The Apostle is Present with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane Peter: Present in the Garden of Gethsemane Sorrow of Jesus The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Submitting to Sufferings