Matthew 26:45

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

Modern
Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Traditional
Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Literal
Then He comes to the disciples and says to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. Behold, the hour has drawn near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Latin
Tunc venit ad discipulos suos, et dicit illis: Dormite jam, et requiescite: ecce appropinquavit hora, et Filius hominis tradetur in manus peccatorum.

Original

Greek
English
Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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

Betrayal of Jesus Gethsemane: Jesus Betrayed In Jesus, the Christ: Humanity of Jesus, the Christ: Retires to Gethsemane (On the Mount of Olives) Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: His Death and Resurrection Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Peter: Present in the Garden of Gethsemane Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus, |Let This Cup Pass Away|