Matthew 26:38

Translations

Modern

Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

Traditional

Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

Literal

Then He says to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch with Me.”

Latin

Tunc ait illis: Tristis est anima mea usque ad mortem: sustinete hic, et vigilate mecum.

Original

Greek

English

Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

Notes

Matthew 26:38

consumed with sorrow: See John 12:27; compare with Psalms 42:5–6, 11; 43:5.

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.

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