Matthew 26:41

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

Modern
“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Traditional
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Literal
Watch and pray so that you might not enter into temptation. the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak.”
Latin
Vigilate, et orate ut non intretis in tentationem. Spiritus quidem promptus est, caro autem infirma.

Original

Greek
English
“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Notes

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Falling into Temptation Gethsemane: Jesus Betrayed In Harming your Body Indecision: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Humanity of Jesus, the Christ: Retires to Gethsemane (On the Mount of Olives) Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Knowing Right from Wrong Lord's Prayer Lukewarmness: Figurative Man: Spirit Peter: Present in the Garden of Gethsemane Resignation: Christ Set and Example of Sorrow of Jesus Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: Has Strength Through the Weakness of the Flesh Temptation: Resistance To Temptation: Saints should Pray to be Kept From Temptation: Saints should Watch Against Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Watchfulness: Motives to Liability to Temptation