Matthew 26:40

Translations

Modern

Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.

Traditional

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Literal

And He comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping. And He says to Peter, “So, were you not able to watch with Me one hour?

Latin

Et venit ad discipulos suos, et invenit eos dormientes, et dicit Petro: Sic non potuistis una hora vigilare mecum?

Original

Greek

English

Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.

Notes

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

James, Son of Zebedee John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Related verses

Luke 22:45
When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.
Mark 14:37
Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour?
Matthew 26:43
And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
Luke 9:32
Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him.
Matthew 26:35
Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.
Matthew 25:5
When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
Matthew 26:38
Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”
Judges 9:33
And in the morning at sunrise, get up and advance against the city. When Gaal and his men come out against you, do to them whatever you are able.”
1 Kings 20:11
And the king of Israel replied, “Tell him: ‘The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.’”
Song of Solomon 5:2
I sleep, but my heart is awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking: “Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one. My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night.”

Parallels

Mark 14:32–42 Luke 22:39–46

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Bloody Sweat Elder Eli, Eli, Lema Sabachthani? Gethsemane Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Judas Offend, Offense Passion Peter, the Apostle Sleep

Topics

Chiding: Jesus Chides his Disciples for Sleeping in Gethsemane Gethsemane: Jesus Betrayed In Jesus, the Christ: Humanity of Jesus, the Christ: Retires to Gethsemane (On the Mount of Olives) Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Peter: Present in the Garden of Gethsemane Resignation: Christ Set and Example of Sorrow of Jesus Temptation: Resistance To Watchfulness: Christ an Example of Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning

Matthew 26:40

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